Each year, tens of thousands of people come to London to try to find a better quality of life. According to some though, simply finding a home to live in is proving impossible.
As part of our No Home series looking at housing issues in the capital, BBC London TV spoke to some Somali people who have moved to west London.
Like many Londoners, parts of the Somali community face housing problems in the capital.
Some of those living in inadequate accommodation say they are disappointed with the living conditions in a developed country.
Click on the link in the right-hand column to watch the TV report.