MOVING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD _ London Rental Hunting

"£1,200 for a room where you can touch both walls while lying on the bed. £2,000 for a studio with a view of a brick wall. And that's before you learn that 'bills included' might mean mold, mice, and a landlord who lives downstairs."In this stress-releasing sleep story, we follow Alex as she moves from Sydney to London for a dream job offer—only to discover that London's rental market is a nightmare dressed in Rightmove listings. Join her as she scrolls past "cosy" rooms (translation: closet-sized), attends viewings where the shower is in the kitchen, and questions every life decision that led to this moment.When she finally finds a flat she can afford, the agent asks for six months' rent upfront and a guarantor who owns property in the UK. She has neither. But after two weeks of hostel bunk beds and cold calls, an unexpected message appears: a Londoner she barely knows offers her a room in Hackney—at a price that makes her cry (in a good way).Narrated in calm, neutral tones—not for comedy, but for comfort. A story about exhausting searches, brutal trade-offs, and the quiet kindness of strangers. No conflict, no horror (rental listings are scary enough). Perfect for falling asleep after your own long day of adult decisions. Press play and let London's rental chaos carry you to dreamland.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/red-tree-crime--6847553/support.