rural
17757 posts since 26/9/06
San
10493 posts since 14/11/05
14 Sep 2012 10:40
Fancied that but the buses outside have put me off
rural
17757 posts since 26/9/06
14 Sep 2012 10:44
True for 300 mil you wouldn't want it to be on the main road with all the pikeys being able to look in
rural
17757 posts since 26/9/06
14 Sep 2012 10:48
Bet the inside looks fucking shit, these ornate arab mansions often do (no racist)
m15try
1248 posts since 18/8/09
14 Sep 2012 10:51
Wouldn't surprise me at all. 'Designer' everything but look absolutely shit.
m15try
1248 posts since 18/8/09
14 Sep 2012 10:53
We can take solace in that at least
14 Sep 2012 11:33
They do, I've been in quite a few of the arab houses in SW in my old job..
All gold fixtures, hideous carpets and over the top furniture..
14 Sep 2012 12:25
Anyone know Shadwell/Wapping area? decent?
Serbia
4932 posts since 22/3/06
14 Sep 2012 12:34
being doing lots of reading in to shared. if you aint a key worker, you will need to have…. medical issues, be on the housing list for your borough, have lived there over 6 months, and work in the same borough. otherwise you aint got a chance. not talking about shared ownership in shit places like brentford or bromley, but better places in Z1/2
m15try
1248 posts since 18/8/09
14 Sep 2012 12:41
Cheers everyone. Don't mind the 'action' too much, but later on when I'm looking to save I'll probably take peoples advice and live further out.
What's difficult about qualifying for shared ownerships? Taking a look at the criteria on firststeps I think I'd be fine but I can imagine its the waiting lists since most of half decent ones are 'under offer'. Also, with starting a new job it might not be the best idea for me to get sucked into paying a mortgage just yet
m15try
1248 posts since 18/8/09
14 Sep 2012 12:43
Cheers Bres, you just answered my question.
m15try
1248 posts since 18/8/09
19 Sep 2012 10:23
Shall I live in Plumstead (and pay minimal rent through a friend) until I find something better or is it really shit.
21 Sep 2012 11:43
im gonna kill myself… im gonna do it now dont any of you even try and stop me… this house buying business is killing me inside and ruining my soul…
apparently HSBC wont give me a mortgage on a new build.. no ifs or buts, no nothing - so anyway im going to some other banks to find out…
its seriously frustrating - I finally quell my indecisiveness and got my brother to pick a flat that id be happy with and this happens.
so I really dont know what to think..
anyway, this might be a blessing in disguise.. I wonder about a new build.. and with Seenmys piccys in the interior design thread it made me wish I could to do a Sarah Beenie and post my creations all over pinterest, tumblr and instagram.. it would be nice to do up an old place but itd be hard work and time consuming i dunno..
whats Clapton like?
21 Sep 2012 11:52
It's all swings and roundabouts. I live in a listed building, which is pretty and all; but single glazed sash windows aren't exactly conductive to a low heating bill and Georgian drainage isn't exactly good at keeping the rain on the outside of your house.
Shiggy
1773 posts since 28/9/03
21 Sep 2012 11:57
right been offered a job in london and moving down from the NE. i know central london reasonably well but the place of works is in south london on the banks of the thames….
budget wise i have £1000 - £1500 and im looking for something either side of the river. a few mates live in brixton but i would prefer something a bit more modern…
any recommendations / help? ive done a quick look on the usual sites and there are just loads of options…
initially i will be taking a 6 even 12 month rental before purchase…
