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If you are traveling to London for business, one of the most up and coming neighborhoods for offices is Canary Wharf and the Docklands area. Canary Wharf is located on the north bank of the Thames and is east of Central London. New York Habitat offers apartments in the area, including choices around Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf as well as apartments in the City section of London to the west of the Docklands area.

Reasons to choose the Docklands/Canary Wharf area:

The advantages of this neighborhood include lots of new and reconstructed housing, a new train line and less congestion than downtown. The area has many renovated and reconstructed buildings that include converted factories, cleaned up brown fields and new high-rise buildings. Furthermore, the Docklands Light Rail was initially constructed to connect the Canary Wharf area to downtown but has expanded to several other lines. The Jubilee line, built in conjunction with the millennium events, also offers rapid service to the main area within the city. The neighborhood has several parks lining the Thames River and offers views of the new water control gates along the water. Finally, the Docklands area tends to be less congested because the new infrastructure has been built to provide plenty of capacity in the neighborhood.

Accommodations available around Canary Wharf:

The neighborhood offers all different types of accommodations to meet your needs and our London Corporate Relocation team can aid in finding unique apartments in the Docklands and Canary Wharf area. One New York Habitat offering in the area is a one-bedroom rental in Tower Hamlets-Canary Wharf (LN-340) that has a gym and views of Canary Wharf for 966 pounds per night. Also available is a four-bedroom rental in Tower Hamlets-Canary Wharf (LN-373) located within walking distance of Canary Wharf and offering views of the Thames. Another option is LN-376, a studio in Tower Hamlets-Canary Wharf in a building constructed in 2005.

For other London neighborhoods near the Thames, take a look at Apartments along the South Bank of the Thames and London Accommodations near Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, both located to the west of the Canary Wharf area. Click to view all London vacation accommodations or furnished rentals. Remember, New York Habitat has apartments throughout London that are suited to all different needs.

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Well, we have reached April and that is prime time to list your apartment for summer rental. New York Habitat’s vacation rental service sees some of its highest traffic levels during July and August when schools are on recess throughout much of the world.

Also, our furnished rentals and shared divisions generally have a high demand from summer interns and students as well as from business professionals and people vacationing for the entire summer.

With the weather beginning to get warm (except in New York where we are having snow flurries today) and people starting to make their summer plans, now is the perfect time to list your apartment for the summer months. For more information about listing your apartment, take some time to look at our helpful hints:

• Tips from the Pros: How to list your apartment
• Tips from the Pros: Clear the clutter

So, for those of you thinking about listing your furnished apartment, give us a call so that we can begin the process. Our specialists in New York, Paris, London and The South of France will be happy to discuss the details.

One of London’s hot districts is the Southwark area along the south bank of the Thames (Bankside). The neighborhood has changed over the past 10 years with significant new development, including the opening of the Tate Modern Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater and London’s new City Hall.

The furnished apartment market in Southwark:

The neighborhood has become increasing popular for apartment rentals because of its convenient location to London City. Vacation rental accommodations in the area range from 714 pounds a week for a one-bedroom apartment near Waterloo Station (LN-467) to as much as 1,588 pounds for a two-bedroom apartment with a garden near London Bridge (LN-257). In between there is a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony, also near London Bridge, at 907 pounds per week (LN-409).

Furnished rentals are limited in the area, though prices are more reasonable than comparable offerings in Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea. One current offering is a two-bedroom apartment (LN-257) for 3,400 pounds per month.

Reasons to select Southwark:

Whether coming for a short or long stay, Southwark’s location on the South Bank of the Thames is ideal because it is just a few subway stops away from major attractions and a short walk from others.

With easy access to three major subway lines — the Northern, Bakerloo and Jubliee — most areas of the city are readily accessible. The Jubilee line offers quick access to Knightsbridge, Oxford and Bond Streets for shopping and Westminster Abbey.

Taking a walk from the apartment leads to the new construction mentioned above as well as the Millennium Pedestrian Bridge that was constructed across the Thames in front of the Tate Modern. Also, the neighborhood is convenient to Waterloo Station, the terminal of Eurostar rail, which makes the three-hour trips to Paris and Brussels on a frequent basis. If you decide to enjoy a few days in Paris during your London stay, remember to take a look at our Paris accommodations.

Other area interests:
London Accommodations near Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Sports in London: Opening of the new Emirates Stadium

When you decide to book your London trip, remember to consider Southwark as a good alternative to some of the most popular neighborhoods in London. If you decide to make Southwark your home during a relocation, our London Corporate Relocation service would be happy to find the perfect apartment for your needs. If you are coming for a short stay, our Vacation Rentals team can help you find a suitable apartment.

At the end of May, the French Open tennis tournament is held at the Roland Garros complex in southwest Paris. New York Habitat offers furnished accommodations in Auteuil (the 16th Arrondissement) near the stadium.

New York Habitat’s offerings in the area:

Vacation accommodations in the Auteuil neighborhood have a wide range of prices depending on size. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are generally available between 400 and 800 euros per week. Some options include PA-3342, a studio for 378 euros per week, and PA-2993, a one-bedroom apartment for 743 euros per week. Larger two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments are available from 1,200 to 2,000 euros or more. Some available options include PA-1778, a two-bedroom apartment for 1485 euros, and PA-3132, a two-bedroom apartment for 1,148 euros per week.

Furnished apartments are also available in the neighborhood with prices generally ranging from 700 euros per month for basic studios to 3,000 euros for luxury one-bedroom apartments. Some larger apartments are available for prices from 4,000 euros and up.

The French Open:

This year’s French Open takes place from May 27th to June 10th at the Roland Garros tennis complex. The event is considered part of the Grand Slam of tennis, which also includes the U.S. Open, the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Tickets are sold out via the website for the event, though there are resellers who have tickets available.

If you are planning on traveling to the French Open, consider New York Habitat for an apartment rental during your stay. And remember, if you are traveling to Grand Slam events in New York (U.S. Open) or London (Wimbledon), New York Habitat also offers apartments in those cities.

Other information on Paris events: Rugby World Cup in Paris: Rent an Apartment