The London Apartment Hunt

Jochen leaves the flat at 07:30 because there are roadworks on his street. The weather is cold and rainy today.

He arrives at Oxford Circus station at 07:50. The loudspeaker says there is a delay on the Victoria line.

The platform is very crowded. Jochen waits for the train to arrive at platform 4.

He pushes into the carriage at 08:05. It is very hot inside the train during this rush hour.

Jochen checks his watch constantly. He has a doctor appointment at 10:00 after his meeting.

He gets off at the station and sees Olena waiting near the exit. She holds the document for the flat rental.

The monthly rent is 1200 pounds. Jochen reads the clauses in the rental contract carefully.

Olena explains that the deposit is due on 15 June. Jochen agrees to the terms in the contract.

They finish their business at 09:15. Jochen feels happy about his new housing situation.

He decides to visit a restaurant for lunch later. He walks to the bus stop in the rain.