Moving to a rented flat

Mmmn. I don't know a lot about London rentals - I'd definitely look for something very "safe".

I wonder if the big estates do have London properties - or, if they do, if they just turn them over quickly in order to monetise them?

Thanks Not spaghetti, thing is I'm in London and would like to stay near London.

My parents sold up their house and moved into a rented cottage.

The thing to look out for is security of the rental - I don't mean is it safe from burglars I mean is it going to be a long-term arrangements and with a reputable landlord?

My parents moved to a property owned as part of a country estate which has been in the family for generations and was unlikely to be sold off. I recommend looking at houses/flats or whatever that are managed by land agents on behalf of big estates.

It worked for them. Their house sale realised enough cash for lots of holidays and local adventures. They were permitted to build a sunroom onto the rental where they enjoyed many happy times - lots of friends said "why bother" but they loved that quiet space.

Before we bought our first house, our last two rentals were also part of estates and they don't want you out if you are reasonable tenants.