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How To Help The Environment, And Your Wallet, Whilst Renting.

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With 31% of UK properties being rented, it usually comes with a lot of rules and regulations which mean you don’t have a huge amount of freedom in your place. So when it comes down to being aware of the impact we have on the environment and working to a better world, it seems pretty difficult to make any difference when in a flat. what can we do in a rented place? Well here are some small, inexpensive changes that can not only help the world but help keep your financial costs down, like your water and heating bills. Getting an energy monitor is always a good place to start. Having a visual representation of not only how much electricity you’re using but how much money you’re spending monthly can make a big difference. By raising awareness of what you’re doing you’ll most likely be that bit more mindful. Studies have shown between a 3-15% decrease in use because of a monitor. At the moment you do still have to pay for one or go through your energy provider to get one but the governm...

Come to enjoy Notting Hill Carnival 2014

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          Harrow Road and Great Western Road ,  Notting Hill ,  London   W11   The streets of West London come alive every August Bank Holiday weekend as London celebrates Europe's biggest street festival -the Notting Hill Carnival -    t he largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. With a Caribbean theme that sees West London packed with steel bands, Calypso music and tempting food stalls, the Notting Hill Carnival is a huge party. Expect a sea of colour as amazing floats and costumed performers wind their way through the streets of London. Whether you want to join in the fun or simply watch the crowds go by, don't miss the chance to be part of one of London's biggest and best annual events.  The two days of the  Notting Hill Carnival   - From Sunday 24 to   Monday 25 August 2014-  attract lots of visitors from all over the world,  and EVERYONE IS INVITED, YOU ARE IN...

London's most expensive properties

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Most of us can only dream of buying one of the London’s most expensive properties. Here’s our guide to some of the most expensive properties in London that are for sale at the moment, including the most expensive property in the UK: This modernist home in London's Highgate, complete with swimming pool and cinema, is on the market for a cool £18.95m. This Italianate Grade II listed villa in Holland Park is on the market for £26.5m. . This Eaton Square apartment, complete with magificient dining room and a maid's room, is on sale for £28m. A five-bedroomed apartment in Kensington. This property, which boasts a pool and gym, has a £30m price tag A Hampstead mansion in immaculate condition could be yours for £40m. The is also one last property, but sadly, it is not for sale... =)

Top 3: Weirdest buildings in London

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Anyone who’s browsed through our cool on Pinterest will know that we’re suckers for stuff a little out of the ordinary . This passion for alternative designs and interesting architectural form prompted us to produce a list of the weirdest buildings in London. Check them out and tell us which is your favorite! Container city If you've ever been to Wahaca's new place on Southbank, you'll know that shipping containers also make pretty good living and recreational spaces. Lloyd’s Building Slap-bang in the middle of city finance territory, Lloyd’s building is an enormous hub of bustling insurance activity, swarming with suited and booted Londoners who occupy its many trading floors. The structure looks so strange mainly because it was designed with services like lifts, stairs and water pipes on the outside, leaving an uncluttered space within the building itself. The Thin House This building on Thurloe Square in Knightsbridge must be one of, ...

Canary Wharf London

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Dockland "Canary Wharf" Canary Wharf is the business centre of London. Its symbol, one Canada Square , is the tallest building of the United Kingdom since 1991. This is the most important business area in England. In fact, there are many banks and companies like HSBC , Barclays , Citigroup . In addition, you can also find many parks , stores, clubs , museums such as the museum of London Dockland or the Factory Wharf in the Tower Canary Wharf), gardens and three shopping centres . The area has changed and it is getting ready to host new middle- and upper-classes by constructing many new flats. Thecityrooms has many rooms in the area of  Dockland . You can choose one out of many options. You just need to contact us and come and see it. We can offer you single and double rooms. We can choose the one that suits you best? Most of the properties we offer are brand new but all of them are in really good conditions. The price includes cou...

Welcome to the blog of TheCityRooms.com

  Welcome to the blog of TheCityRooms.com TheCityRooms.com is one of the most prominent accommodation providers in the vibrant and fashionable area of East London, Docklands and Shoreditch. Specialists in London flatshare accommodation. We have over 1000 rooms property, distributed by the best resindential areas of London. We tested with more than 5000 clients over the years. Therefore, we are great professionals. We are the biggest estate agency in the east London. TheCityRooms.com is one of the most prominent accommodation providers in the vibrant and fashionable area of East London, Docklands and Shoreditch . Specialists in London flatshare accommodation. We specialise in flatshare/houseshare, studios, as well as whole flats. We think that flat sharing can be one of the best parts of London living and our team is dedicated to understanding your individual needs. Expert advice in your language. Our team is multi-lingual, friendly, an...