Buying a house (and renting)

Fed up talking videogames? Why?
User avatar
Tsunade
Member
Joined in 2018

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Tsunade » Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:34 am

Drumstick wrote:-Air quality and general pollution
-Way too many people
-The self-obsessed people that think they're better than everyone else because they live there
-Too touristy
-Litter everywhere
-Everything overpriced
-Everything takes too long (i.e. traffic jams)
-High crime rate
-Is there any countryside?
-Excessive queueing for everything

There are things I do like about London and I can hack it for a weekend away but I couldn't live there.

Don't come to Birmingham, we have that tenfold. Especially the crime rate.

Ludo is gooseberry fool!
Corazon de Leon

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Corazon de Leon » Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:48 pm

Drumstick wrote:-Air quality and general pollution
-Way too many people
-The self-obsessed people that think they're better than everyone else because they live there
-Too touristy
-Litter everywhere
-Everything overpriced
-Everything takes too long (i.e. traffic jams)
-High crime rate
-Is there any countryside?
-Excessive queueing for everything

There are things I do like about London and I can hack it for a weekend away but I couldn't live there.


Along with the extreme business of public transport, I mostly agree with this.

However, I do also agree that these are problems you tend to get in a lot of large cities - my GF reckons that London is very like her hometown Sydney in a lot of respects(and enjoys it for that reason), whereas I've spent most of my life living in a mid-sized city of about 500,000 and find the size of London very intimidating, especially when in the centre. You can travel from the centre of Glasgow to the countryside, mountains, hills and lakes, in about half an hour. You definitely couldn't do that in London and it makes me a little claustrophobic. :slol:

That's not to say I don't like London - there's a lot to love - but I don't think I could settle down there permanently.

jawafour
Member
Joined in 2012

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by jawafour » Sun Sep 23, 2018 1:21 pm

I've always lived in the suburbs of south London. It's often difficult to assess change when you're in the midst of it and it happens over a period of time but, to me, it feels denser, noisier, busier and faster now. Housing is expensive, even for modest dwellings, and wages alone are usually insufficient to support a purchase. Young people who have grown up in the area are usually unable to purchase a property in the same area.

Most requirements and services are fairly close by, albeit the traffic levels can make travel slow and frustrating. "Nice" places and culture has taken a hit in the past decade as the economic downturn has caused only "the essentials" to survive. High Streets are, in common with many places, struggling and more people now head to the Bluewater shopping centre. Locally, it's mainly supermarkets, basic cafes, takeaways, hair salons and nail bars. Public transport - buses and trains - run regularly but are often packed.

Tl;dr south London suburbs are "okay" but increasingly hectic and unaffordable.

Drumstick wrote:-Litter everywhere

This is true :x :( .

User avatar
Frank
Member
Joined in 2009

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Frank » Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:22 pm

Tsunade wrote:
Drumstick wrote:-Air quality and general pollution
-Way too many people
-The self-obsessed people that think they're better than everyone else because they live there
-Too touristy
-Litter everywhere
-Everything overpriced
-Everything takes too long (i.e. traffic jams)
-High crime rate
-Is there any countryside?
-Excessive queueing for everything

There are things I do like about London and I can hack it for a weekend away but I couldn't live there.

Don't come to Birmingham, we have that tenfold. Especially the crime rate.


Do people think they're better for living in Birmingham though? :slol:

I don't get the "you don't need a car, it's London" mentality - do people literally spend 365 days a year there? No daytrips, no holidays, no adventures, just London-London-London? I couldn't live somewhere where it wasn't feasible to own a car.

I can't wait for the "London is the only thing in the UK worth caring about or investing in" bubble to burst, too. There's no reason for companies to *have* to be based there in a world with the internet (I mean, it's not like it's a cheap place to base yourself)... The company I used to work with (based in Birmingham since like 100-odd years ago) has just opened a London Design Studio. Why? :slol:

Image
User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:03 pm

Verti-Forma (tape edit) wrote:@no1, i dont mean to be disparaging, cause £800pcm is alright if you're planning on living in a Not A gooseberry fool hole. i assume you're going to be sharing with other people, and are comfortable with that.

i had a flat in bethnal green for a while, about £760pcm and it was pretty tough sharing one bathroom and one tiny kitchen between four rooms, individually let. but i got there first, so i got the biggest room and the one with the balcony, which was handy cause i smoked a gooseberry fool load of weed at the time. so it wasn't too bad. had a bit of an ant problem though because no banana split did the washing up.

before that it was a warehouse flat for £1000pcm in stokey, which was ridiculous... but i had the fire escape there, so i could smoke fatties on the roof with a view of the city. that was bitchin

god damn do i ever miss weed now

Yeah for 800 pcm I am planning to live in a nice house share somewhere in Clapham.

Reading all these posts about London here is making me question myself about my decision. I just arrived in London this evening and I'm already asking myself why I'm I doing this. Think its just cold feet...I will try not to think about it until a few weeks have past to give myself sometime to settle in, otherwise I'll end up stressing myself out.

Also I have to remind myself why I moved. My job in Liverpool was changed to our Wrexham office (36miles away) so I was having to commute 2.5hrs return each day in my car. So I decided to look for new opportunities in London. I'll definitely give it at least a year and see how it goes before moving back up north as I don't think I'd ever be able to afford here.

In Liverpool I was taking home just over £2k after deductions inc. student loan & pension payments. Now in London I think my take home will be just a few hundred more..maybe just above £2.5k pcm. Not a massive increase in pay but definitely career wise it will be healthy to build up my CV here.

User avatar
Drumstick
Member ♥
Joined in 2008
AKA: Vampbuster

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Drumstick » Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:12 pm

No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:Reading all these posts about London here is making me question myself about my decision. I just arrived in London this evening and I'm already asking myself why I'm I doing this. Think its just cold feet...I will try not to think about it until a few weeks have past to give myself sometime to settle in, otherwise I'll end up stressing myself out.

Don't allow the opinions and feelings of others to influence your own. Even though I couldn't stick London, it might be tailor made for you.

Check out my YouTube channel!
One man should not have this much power in this game. Luckily I'm not an ordinary man.
Image Image Image
User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:04 pm

Drumstick wrote:
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:Reading all these posts about London here is making me question myself about my decision. I just arrived in London this evening and I'm already asking myself why I'm I doing this. Think its just cold feet...I will try not to think about it until a few weeks have past to give myself sometime to settle in, otherwise I'll end up stressing myself out.

Don't allow the opinions and feelings of others to influence your own. Even though I couldn't stick London, it might be tailor made for you.

Thanks mate! I'm easily influenced by what others thing so really appreciate that advice!

User avatar
Sandy
Member
Joined in 2018
AKA: Akuma / Dormin
Location: Surrey, darling

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Sandy » Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:21 pm

Oh I love it, but I've always lived just outside the M25 (about 500m) so there's nothing that really makes me feel the need to move inside the ring road. I can get to Victoria or Bridge in 45 mins which is fine and my job is out here as well now.

I used to working in town and it was great and if I'd stayed working there then I probably would have looked closer to town when buying.

Take advantage of all the free stuff. Late night at the Science Museum is one of my favourite evenings out that doesn't cost anything.

User avatar
Grumpy David
Member
Joined in 2008
AKA: Cubeamania

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Grumpy David » Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:29 pm

I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.

I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.

Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.

Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).

Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.

Avoid Infernos.

User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:11 pm

Grumpy David wrote:I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.

I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.

Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.

Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).

Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.

Avoid Infernos.

Thanks this useful advice. Appreciate it especially coming from someone who grew up in this area!
Unfortunately I didn't manage to secure any viewings in Clapham over the past two days so just going to rent in Deptford/Greenwich now. Got 3 more viewings tomorrow.

I was surprised how nice it was around Canada Water though during my viewings today. Unfortunately none of the rooms I viewed were fully suitable for me. The views are so nice around the docks there but the room I viewed was in an apartment that didn't seem very sociable at all.

User avatar
Snowcannon
Member
Joined in 2008

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Snowcannon » Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:02 am

No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Grumpy David wrote:I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.

I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.

Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.

Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).

Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.

Avoid Infernos.

Thanks this useful advice. Appreciate it especially coming from someone who grew up in this area!
Unfortunately I didn't manage to secure any viewings in Clapham over the past two days so just going to rent in Deptford/Greenwich now. Got 3 more viewings tomorrow.

I was surprised how nice it was around Canada Water though during my viewings today. Unfortunately none of the rooms I viewed were fully suitable for me. The views are so nice around the docks there but the room I viewed was in an apartment that didn't seem very sociable at all.


Yes it's nice round Canada Water way. Nearby is one of my favourite pubs, the Mayflower.

How long do you have to find an apartment? You must be able to find some viewings in Clapham surely roomshares are usually in good supply as it's a popular place to rent.

Are you sure you want to live in Deptford? The bits immediately bordering Greenwich like Deptford Creek are fine but the rest of the area is a right dump. Pepy's Park is probably the most littered park I've ever seen and it felt unsafe to walk the streets at night

And don't worry too much about the move to London, it certainly sounds like you are easily swayed!

User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:34 pm

Snowcannon wrote:
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Grumpy David wrote:I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.

I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.

Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.

Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).

Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.

Avoid Infernos.

Thanks this useful advice. Appreciate it especially coming from someone who grew up in this area!
Unfortunately I didn't manage to secure any viewings in Clapham over the past two days so just going to rent in Deptford/Greenwich now. Got 3 more viewings tomorrow.

I was surprised how nice it was around Canada Water though during my viewings today. Unfortunately none of the rooms I viewed were fully suitable for me. The views are so nice around the docks there but the room I viewed was in an apartment that didn't seem very sociable at all.


Yes it's nice round Canada Water way. Nearby is one of my favourite pubs, the Mayflower.

How long do you have to find an apartment? You must be able to find some viewings in Clapham surely roomshares are usually in good supply as it's a popular place to rent.

Are you sure you want to live in Deptford? The bits immediately bordering Greenwich like Deptford Creek are fine but the rest of the area is a right dump. Pepy's Park is probably the most littered park I've ever seen and it felt unsafe to walk the streets at night

And don't worry too much about the move to London, it certainly sounds like you are easily swayed!


I have two weeks, this is the first so only next week left really. I could move to live with friend in Poplar for a bit too if I haven't found anywhere.
I know what you mean about Deptford though. My sister lives right next to the Deptford Bridge DLR station and at night I find it feels unsafe.

Just been to a viewing round the corner 10min walk away in a nice quiet Cul de Sac. Ensuite for £830pcm but the flat lacked a big sitting area. Literally 4 rooms across 3 floors and a standard kitchen with a small table and TV. To be fair there is a garden though. But I just feel that I'll end up in my tiny room most of the time, I'm sure I'll get used to it though.

Having said that though the one in Canada Water was worse! £900 for a tiny room and a tiny kitchen/bathroom share. And one viewing I cancelled in Canada Water was 1 bathroom/toilet combo between 3 people.

Went to North Greenwich today, the flat was modern and big but room was small. However it had a really nice open living room/kitchen and a large bathroom between just 2 people. Thing is location seems too quiet but was a 10min walk from North Greenwich Station.

Re. Greenwich/Deptford Creek...I had a viewing in the Deptford Creek area also but its expensive, £870 for a roomie a brand new build but a bathroom share between 3 people :/

I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and go for this quiet Cul de Sac in Deptford.
However I have one more viewing in Deptford Bridge tomorrow evening. Literally a room in the same building as my sister but 6 floors above. 3 bed flat, double room with one bathroom between 2 for £750/850pcm (one room is smaller). Good thing about this it that its right next to the DLR and with it being a 3 bed flat it has a larger open dining area to relax in. So I won't have to be cooped in my room like a battery hen all day.

Its exhausting this flat hunting. Especially in a big city.

And thanks for the bit of advice at the end :) appreciate it as I am easily swayed ha

pjbetman
Member
Joined in 2017

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by pjbetman » Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:14 pm

No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Snowcannon wrote:
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Grumpy David wrote:I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.

I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.

Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.

Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).

Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.

Avoid Infernos.

Thanks this useful advice. Appreciate it especially coming from someone who grew up in this area!
Unfortunately I didn't manage to secure any viewings in Clapham over the past two days so just going to rent in Deptford/Greenwich now. Got 3 more viewings tomorrow.

I was surprised how nice it was around Canada Water though during my viewings today. Unfortunately none of the rooms I viewed were fully suitable for me. The views are so nice around the docks there but the room I viewed was in an apartment that didn't seem very sociable at all.


Yes it's nice round Canada Water way. Nearby is one of my favourite pubs, the Mayflower.

How long do you have to find an apartment? You must be able to find some viewings in Clapham surely roomshares are usually in good supply as it's a popular place to rent.

Are you sure you want to live in Deptford? The bits immediately bordering Greenwich like Deptford Creek are fine but the rest of the area is a right dump. Pepy's Park is probably the most littered park I've ever seen and it felt unsafe to walk the streets at night

And don't worry too much about the move to London, it certainly sounds like you are easily swayed!


I have two weeks, this is the first so only next week left really. I could move to live with friend in Poplar for a bit too if I haven't found anywhere.
I know what you mean about Deptford though. My sister lives right next to the Deptford Bridge DLR station and at night I find it feels unsafe.

Just been to a viewing round the corner 10min walk away in a nice quiet Cul de Sac. Ensuite for £830pcm but the flat lacked a big sitting area. Literally 4 rooms across 3 floors and a standard kitchen with a small table and TV. To be fair there is a garden though. But I just feel that I'll end up in my tiny room most of the time, I'm sure I'll get used to it though.

Having said that though the one in Canada Water was worse! £900 for a tiny room and a tiny kitchen/bathroom share. And one viewing I cancelled in Canada Water was 1 bathroom/toilet combo between 3 people.

Went to North Greenwich today, the flat was modern and big but room was small. However it had a really nice open living room/kitchen and a large bathroom between just 2 people. Thing is location seems too quiet but was a 10min walk from North Greenwich Station.

Re. Greenwich/Deptford Creek...I had a viewing in the Deptford Creek area also but its expensive, £870 for a roomie a brand new build but a bathroom share between 3 people :/

I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and go for this quiet Cul de Sac in Deptford.
However I have one more viewing in Deptford Bridge tomorrow evening. Literally a room in the same building as my sister but 6 floors above. 3 bed flat, double room with one bathroom between 2 for £750/850pcm (one room is smaller). Good thing about this it that its right next to the DLR and with it being a 3 bed flat it has a larger open dining area to relax in. So I won't have to be cooped in my room like a battery hen all day.

Its exhausting this flat hunting. Especially in a big city.

And thanks for the bit of advice at the end :) appreciate it as I am easily swayed ha


I'd be very inclined to make your mind up ASAP, as that one in the cul de sac sounds good...and it won't be empty for long id say. Leave it no longer than
Thursday morning to tell the agent you want either of the properties, or you'll possibly miss out.

Btw, whereabouts in Liverpool were you?

User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:20 pm

pjbetman wrote:
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Snowcannon wrote:
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Grumpy David wrote:I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.

I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.

Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.

Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).

Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.

Avoid Infernos.

Thanks this useful advice. Appreciate it especially coming from someone who grew up in this area!
Unfortunately I didn't manage to secure any viewings in Clapham over the past two days so just going to rent in Deptford/Greenwich now. Got 3 more viewings tomorrow.

I was surprised how nice it was around Canada Water though during my viewings today. Unfortunately none of the rooms I viewed were fully suitable for me. The views are so nice around the docks there but the room I viewed was in an apartment that didn't seem very sociable at all.


Yes it's nice round Canada Water way. Nearby is one of my favourite pubs, the Mayflower.

How long do you have to find an apartment? You must be able to find some viewings in Clapham surely roomshares are usually in good supply as it's a popular place to rent.

Are you sure you want to live in Deptford? The bits immediately bordering Greenwich like Deptford Creek are fine but the rest of the area is a right dump. Pepy's Park is probably the most littered park I've ever seen and it felt unsafe to walk the streets at night

And don't worry too much about the move to London, it certainly sounds like you are easily swayed!


I have two weeks, this is the first so only next week left really. I could move to live with friend in Poplar for a bit too if I haven't found anywhere.
I know what you mean about Deptford though. My sister lives right next to the Deptford Bridge DLR station and at night I find it feels unsafe.

Just been to a viewing round the corner 10min walk away in a nice quiet Cul de Sac. Ensuite for £830pcm but the flat lacked a big sitting area. Literally 4 rooms across 3 floors and a standard kitchen with a small table and TV. To be fair there is a garden though. But I just feel that I'll end up in my tiny room most of the time, I'm sure I'll get used to it though.

Having said that though the one in Canada Water was worse! £900 for a tiny room and a tiny kitchen/bathroom share. And one viewing I cancelled in Canada Water was 1 bathroom/toilet combo between 3 people.

Went to North Greenwich today, the flat was modern and big but room was small. However it had a really nice open living room/kitchen and a large bathroom between just 2 people. Thing is location seems too quiet but was a 10min walk from North Greenwich Station.

Re. Greenwich/Deptford Creek...I had a viewing in the Deptford Creek area also but its expensive, £870 for a roomie a brand new build but a bathroom share between 3 people :/

I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and go for this quiet Cul de Sac in Deptford.
However I have one more viewing in Deptford Bridge tomorrow evening. Literally a room in the same building as my sister but 6 floors above. 3 bed flat, double room with one bathroom between 2 for £750/850pcm (one room is smaller). Good thing about this it that its right next to the DLR and with it being a 3 bed flat it has a larger open dining area to relax in. So I won't have to be cooped in my room like a battery hen all day.

Its exhausting this flat hunting. Especially in a big city.

And thanks for the bit of advice at the end :) appreciate it as I am easily swayed ha


I'd be very inclined to make your mind up ASAP, as that one in the cul de sac sounds good...and it won't be empty for long id say. Leave it no longer than
Thursday morning to tell the agent you want either of the properties, or you'll possibly miss out.

Btw, whereabouts in Liverpool were you?

Thanks! Glad you like the Cul De Sac one also. Appreciate your opinion :) Yeah tomorrow will be my final day of viewings. Might get some more arranged for tomorrow afternoon tonight.

Do you know Liverpool well? I was renting a studio in the Baltic Triangle area so was just a 10minute walk along the docks into the city centre :)
I miss it there haha.

User avatar
Snowcannon
Member
Joined in 2008

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Snowcannon » Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:15 am

No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Snowcannon wrote:
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:
Grumpy David wrote:I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.

I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.

Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.

Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).

Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.

Avoid Infernos.

Thanks this useful advice. Appreciate it especially coming from someone who grew up in this area!
Unfortunately I didn't manage to secure any viewings in Clapham over the past two days so just going to rent in Deptford/Greenwich now. Got 3 more viewings tomorrow.

I was surprised how nice it was around Canada Water though during my viewings today. Unfortunately none of the rooms I viewed were fully suitable for me. The views are so nice around the docks there but the room I viewed was in an apartment that didn't seem very sociable at all.


Yes it's nice round Canada Water way. Nearby is one of my favourite pubs, the Mayflower.

How long do you have to find an apartment? You must be able to find some viewings in Clapham surely roomshares are usually in good supply as it's a popular place to rent.

Are you sure you want to live in Deptford? The bits immediately bordering Greenwich like Deptford Creek are fine but the rest of the area is a right dump. Pepy's Park is probably the most littered park I've ever seen and it felt unsafe to walk the streets at night

And don't worry too much about the move to London, it certainly sounds like you are easily swayed!


I have two weeks, this is the first so only next week left really. I could move to live with friend in Poplar for a bit too if I haven't found anywhere.
I know what you mean about Deptford though. My sister lives right next to the Deptford Bridge DLR station and at night I find it feels unsafe.

Just been to a viewing round the corner 10min walk away in a nice quiet Cul de Sac. Ensuite for £830pcm but the flat lacked a big sitting area. Literally 4 rooms across 3 floors and a standard kitchen with a small table and TV. To be fair there is a garden though. But I just feel that I'll end up in my tiny room most of the time, I'm sure I'll get used to it though.

Having said that though the one in Canada Water was worse! £900 for a tiny room and a tiny kitchen/bathroom share. And one viewing I cancelled in Canada Water was 1 bathroom/toilet combo between 3 people.

Went to North Greenwich today, the flat was modern and big but room was small. However it had a really nice open living room/kitchen and a large bathroom between just 2 people. Thing is location seems too quiet but was a 10min walk from North Greenwich Station.

Re. Greenwich/Deptford Creek...I had a viewing in the Deptford Creek area also but its expensive, £870 for a roomie a brand new build but a bathroom share between 3 people :/

I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and go for this quiet Cul de Sac in Deptford.
However I have one more viewing in Deptford Bridge tomorrow evening. Literally a room in the same building as my sister but 6 floors above. 3 bed flat, double room with one bathroom between 2 for £750/850pcm (one room is smaller). Good thing about this it that its right next to the DLR and with it being a 3 bed flat it has a larger open dining area to relax in. So I won't have to be cooped in my room like a battery hen all day.

Its exhausting this flat hunting. Especially in a big city.

And thanks for the bit of advice at the end :) appreciate it as I am easily swayed ha


I've not been to the bit by Deptford Bridge DLR, but yeah the parts near the high street and up to Pepy's Park are not nice

Did you get to meet the roommates in your viewings? If you can meet all the roommates before you move in that would be ideal. Like pjbetman said I wouldn't hang around if you find somewhere you like, the London market is liquid

User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:31 pm

Thanks. I'll hurry up and make a decision :). Theres still a view things preventing me from going for it i.e. Only a house so no major view, room is only slightly wide enough to fit a double bed and a small bedside table (but the room is long), a 12month contract (although they said I could find someone to replace me if I decide to leave early).
Haven't met the housemates (7 rooms in the house across 4 floors).

I might try and squeeze in one more viewing in Surrey Quays tomorrow.

thanks again for all your comments/advice

User avatar
Snowcannon
Member
Joined in 2008

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by Snowcannon » Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:02 pm

Good luck. Hope it works out for you

User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Sat Sep 29, 2018 1:49 pm

Finally narrowed it down to two options:

A: the 7 room house share but going for a bigger room at £865pcm all bills included. Ensuite rooms so only have to share the kitchen. A 15min walk from Greenwich Station.

B: 3 bed flat right outside Greenwich Station but only sharing with one young couple, so theres an empty room for storage. Room is a nice size. Have to share a bathroom with this couple though. £735pcm all bills included. About 6 people went to the viewing all of them wanted the room. Landlord said he would have to get back to them tonight, so a lot of competition.

I like to have my own privacy so might go for option A. Also will get the chance to meet loads of new interesting people possibly.

Last edited by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan on Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:07 pm, edited 2 times in total.
User avatar
OrangeRKN
Community Sec.
Joined in 2015
Location: Reading, UK
Contact:

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by OrangeRKN » Sat Sep 29, 2018 1:52 pm

You'll definitely have more chance of socialising with 6 other people than one couple, I would imagine

Image
Image
orkn.uk - Top 5 Games of 2023 - SW-6533-2461-3235
User avatar
No:1 Final Fantasy Fan
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: UK

PostRe: Buying a house (and renting)
by No:1 Final Fantasy Fan » Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:04 pm

OrangeRKN wrote:You'll definitely have more chance of socialising with 6 other people than one couple, I would imagine

Yeah that's the selling point for me. Would be nice to meet other young people new to the city for work.


Return to “Stuff”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Albert, Godzilla, Grumpy David, Ploiper, Rubix, shy guy 64, wensleydale and 456 guests