Studio Flat by definition for Central London (Zone 1-2) property searches a ‘Studio Flat’ is typically ONE ROOM open plan consisting of a sleeping area/living area, kitchen area/cooking facilities and bathroom facilities - everything combined in one room.

They can be:
*SINGLE STUDIOS (single bed - intended for 1 tenant only);
*DOUBLE STUDIOS (double bed - intended for 2 people – generally a couple); *TWIN/TRIPLE STUDIOS (2/3 single beds intended for 2/3 people – sharers). Many studios are in Victorian converted buildings where large rooms have been converted into studios and have had kitchen & bathroom facilities added.

Bedsits A 'Bedsit' by London definition is a combined Bedroom and Sitting Room in one (hence the term 'Bedsit'); it will be ONE ROOM open plan with a bed/sleeping area and kitchenette/cooking facilities – bathroom facilities will be outside the Bedsit room and will be shared with the tenants of the neighbouring bedsits. Many bedsits are in Victorian converted buildings where the rooms have had cooking facilities added to create bedsits. Size, layout and condition will vary from property to property.

The typical Bedsits are as follows:
*SINGLE BEDSIT (with single bed – intended for 1 tenant)
*DOUBLE BEDSIT (with double bed – intended for 2 people – generally a couple)
*TWIN/TRIPLE STUDIO (with 2/3 single beds – intended for 2/3 single tenants – generally sharers).

1-3 Bedroom Flats Any 1/2/3 Bedroom Flat will consist of the corresponding number of separate bedrooms (single or double), separate or open plan kitchen, separate or open plan living room, 1 or 2 bathrooms.

Short Term Let A SHORT TERM LET by London definition is any letting which is LESS THAN A 6 MONTH TERM. Generally a Landlord will charge more for a short let in Central London areas as they do not have the ongoing guarantee of income from the rent for the extended term of a lease. This type of Let is NOT BOOKABLE and depends on what is available at the time you are looking. The Deposit and Rent in Advance varies.

Long Term Let A LONG TERM LET by London definition is any lease which is 6 MONTHS OR MORE. This is the most common form of Lease Agreement for London Rentals and will generally require 4 weeks Deposit and 4 weeks Rent in Advance prior to moving in.