London calling! But finding a decent flat in the UK capital can be a royal pain. This week’s House Hunters International follows an academic and her partner as they settle into London life, grappling with cultural differences and the city’s notoriously tough rental market. She’s got a scholarship, which is great, but London rent is not cheap, and academic stipends hardly qualify one for a life of luxury.
They want a place near public transport, enough room for family visits, and, presumably, a flat that doesn’t cost their entire monthly stipend.
As always, the episode offers some armchair travel and a peek into the housing options available in a major international city. The “culture clashes” mentioned in the title could add a dash of spicy drama to the usual property search, but we’ll see how that plays out. The show tends to favor real estate anxieties over truly deep cultural exploration.
House Hunters International airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on HGTV.
