Hassle free renting in London with Fizzy Living

Ask anyone at Fizzy Living what they aim to do and their answer is simple – they want to reinvent renting. Fizzy offers rental accommodation in London to what are now called ‘rentysomethings’ – young professionals not ready to buy a house but looking to rent somewhere quality for the longer-term.

I was shown around some Fizzy flats at Walthamstow and what struck me was the balance Fizzy had achieved between homeliness and modernity. The rooms I viewed were pleasantly spacious, with good-sized lounge, kitchen, bathroom and balcony areas.

What also makes Fizzy great for me is that the majority of their flats are also pet-friendly (unlike most landlords I’ve encountered, sadly!); dogs, cats and goldfish happily cohabit with humans and there are well-stocked pet stations in the reception offering treats and grooming equipment.

Renting here is fundamentally about being part of a community. All Fizzy’s buildings have communal areas to hang out in, ranging from gardens to 15-storey roof terraces. I’ve found that moving to London can be quite lonely for some people, so having a landlord like Fizzy actively encouraging you to get to know your neighbours by hosting parties, yoga classes and football tournaments (rather than just doing as little as possible) is really refreshing.

What does Fizzy Living provide?

• Free broadband with upgrade options
• Annual spring clean and maintenance check on all fixtures and fittings
• Parking spaces available for rent in some Fizzy buildings
• 24/7 emergency repairs hotline
• In-house Repairs Team
• Online portal to manage payments and report repairs
• Pet-friendly Landlord
• On site dry cleaning and laundry service
• Reception area where you can hang out and meet other residents
• 3 year tenancy with 6 month break clause
• Welcome pack with a bottle of fizz and other goodies
• All buildings have a ‘Bob’ which is your on site manager to deal with any issues
• Bob will also be there to sign for and deliver parcels to you
• Most flats come with a Private Balcony, Lounge, Kitchen, Bedroom and Storage area
• Resident Events so you can get to know your neighbours, including parties, communal sports and pet-friendly socials

The rooms

Fizzy are a pretty flexible bunch. You can either choose an unfurnished room or a fully furnished version which comes with everything you need; I was impressed with the quality of furniture and interiors in these flats. They had made a lot of effort with all the details and used a range of local suppliers. All the photos below were taken at the Walthamstow flats.

Unlike many landlords, Fizzy offer six month leases for those who might want to remain mobile. Interesting, though, the average tenant stays with Fizzy for well over a year – above the London average.

Bedroom

Locations

All flats are located within a 5 minute walk from a station and are close to supermarkets and other local amenities.

Canning Town

Public transport: 5 minute walk from Canning Town station, making it an ideal location for professionals working in the City, Canary Wharf and West London.

The 15 storey building has a huge selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom flats, all with private balconies offering amazing views of London’s skyline.

Epsom

Public transport: Directly next to Epsom train station

Offering a selection of 1 and 2 bed flats in Epsom, this area is home to lots of beautiful countryside and has easy transport links across the South East and London.

Hayes – coming soon

Public transport: 3 minutes from Hayes & Harlington train station for Crossrail and direct trains to London Paddington

A selection of brand new 1 or 2 bedroom flats, and 3 bedroom townhouses. With great communal spaces including the resident’s party room, a podium garden deck and a private rooftop terrace.

Lewisham

Public transport: DLR, National rail and bus routes on your doorstep, easily connected to London Bridge, Waterloo, Greenwich and Canary Wharf.

136 flats for rent across two Fizzy buildings, both with a private roof-top terrace with fantastic views of London. The area is only going to get better thanks to Lewisham Gateway, a large regeneration scheme bringing new shops, restaurants and leisure facilities to the area.

Poplar

Public transport: Less than a 10 minute walk from All Saints and Poplar DLR stations and 15 minutes from Canary Wharf. Making it easily accessible to the City of London and surrounding areas.

1, 2 or 3 bedroom flats with access to your own private terrace or balcony. They even have a complimentary onsite gym.

Stepney Green

Public transport: 5 minute walk from Stepney Green tube station

With a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom flats which include under floor heating and private balconies with views over the City and Canary wharf.

Walthamstow

Public transport: 3 minute walk from Blackhorse road station

A selection of brand new 1, 2 and 3 bed flats for rent, with 4 penthouses on the top two floors and a communal garden.

How to arrange a viewing

If you’re looking for a professional, friendly and reliable landlord with a great range of services available then arrange a viewing today!

If you don’t have time for viewings or live abroad then you can arrange to view the flat “virtually” via Skype or Facetime.

What are your experiences of renting in London?