England Forum

Trying50
Joined 2007
Posts: 6

16 years ago

EMBARASSING QUESTION... BUT, MUST ASK.

16 years ago

It was hard for me to ask this question, as I am not proud of my financial situation.

My company is sending me to London in the next two to three months. They will pay for everything, and will provide corporate housing for about 90 days.

Here's my problem. My credit is shot. Shot straight to hell. I'm not assuming. I positively know.

The apartment I live in now is a great, because when I moved in, my credit was pretty good. I will not be able to clean up my credit in such a short period of time, and to do that I would need to make much more money. So, I have to pay my creditors what I can, when I can.

My question is because of my poor credit, will I be able to get an apartment in London at all? If so, will I have to settle for an apartment in a neighborhood that will result in my watching my back when I come and go?

Based on what I know, I should be able to afford rent up to 2,400 (USD) a month.

I have never been abroad before in my life, and am trying to do as much research as I can. But, I feel that my research is for not, as I'm assuming no one will accept my presently poor credit.

Any advise anyone can provide would be helpful.

Thank you.

Confidential X

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Living in UK Guide

Expats in the United Kingdom live in one of the most sought after destinations in the world. Its four countries - England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - offer expats a broad range of expatriate experiences.

UK Forum
Join our UK forum to meet other expats and talk about living in UK.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in UK.

Best Places to Live in UK

If you're dreaming about living in England, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in England in 2023.

Healthcare in UK

Expats in the U.K. are able to utilize the public health care system, which is managed by the NHS. Many expats want to have private health insurance to help reduce wait times and several other reasons.

Cost of Living in UK

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in UK.

Moving to UK Guide

Our guide to moving to UK with lots of advice from expats on the ground.

Real Estate in UK

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in UK.

Pros & Cons of Living in UK

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in UK.

Retiring in UK

Advice for people retiring in UK.

Additional Information:

Visit our UK Index for a Full List

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Contribute
Help others in UK by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in UK.