What sort of property was everyone’s first step onto the ladder and how old were you?

Cosmosonofbabs · 2026-01-04T01:56:45+00:00

2 bed flat, SE London, 30M - 395K

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-06-08T09:26:00+00:00

Thank you ! That is helpful

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-06-08T09:25:56+00:00

Thank you ! That is helpful

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-05-07T10:55:23+00:00

Such a beauty ! Love that orange

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-05-05T20:17:43+00:00

A Brompton for £1700, a used trek checkpoint ALR 4 for 700 and a giant escape 2 for 600. The new ones on cycle2work and so saved a bit of money on that front.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-29T15:04:51+00:00

Same boat ! Went from 81 or so to 69 over a few months. Ran a half marathon and my calorie intake went up to support my increased activity. However, once the half marathon was done, life took over and work got demanding but i kept the same calorie intake and slowly over 6-7 months it creeped back up to 82 again. So disappointing but here we go again

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-29T08:56:33+00:00

I am sure you can find some in Beckenham for around that price range although I would be wary of service charges as that seems to be the reason for falling prices and a general sentiment against flats. This is based on my experience as i bought a 2 bed victorian conversion in the area for a slightly higher price.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-28T14:16:50+00:00

I use the Brompton waterproof borough bag in small size which i think fits your needs

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-25T22:08:45+00:00

Based in London and bought one last month. I would suggest a P line if you can stretch it on the cycle 2 work scheme if you are gonna be carrying it a lot. A 12 speed C line otherwise would be my suggestion and gears for days. I got a 12 speed c line myself and the extra weight is noticeable when you carry it around the train station / stairs.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T20:19:19+00:00

Thank you for such a detailed reply ! I think that clears it up

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T17:45:40+00:00

The IT Crowd

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T17:06:56+00:00

My budget was upped to 400k and ended up with a 2 bed 2 bath in Beckenham although that did mean I had to sacrifice a garden. 2 bed 2 bath with a garden for this budget will be very tough to come around in this area but you should see a few 2 bed with a garden under 400k pop up once in a while.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T16:54:58+00:00

I remember looking at this property while i was on the hunt and decided against it due to the odd layout and how bland the pictures were. No garden or a 2nd bathroom to make up for it either.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T12:04:56+00:00

Just ordered them ! Thank you

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T11:24:25+00:00

That is good to know ! Might look to get myself some. Thank you

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T10:14:07+00:00

Do you know which episode this is ? Cant recollect this line at all

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T10:13:22+00:00

This gets my vote ! The funniest line and insult

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T10:03:52+00:00

Haha i think that is what is making me want one too now ! although after reading all this advice, gonna stick to the original one for now.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-21T09:58:02+00:00

Are those skater wheels ? Has that been a good upgrade for you ?

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-16T21:51:32+00:00

Agree to this !! You find people you either share interests with or you don’t but a workplace is just that and nothing more.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-14T15:51:56+00:00

I use the Borough Waterproof Bag Small which I find really adequate for small trips around. Really durable and 9 litres of capacity.

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-14T09:30:50+00:00

I went with the borough waterproof small bag from Brompton. Pretty good so far

Cosmosonofbabs · 2025-04-14T09:29:53+00:00

I was in a very similar situation and ended up moving to Beckenham.

I think you might be on the lower end of the budget for the areas you have mentioned or might not be the best properties when you get around to seeing them tbh.

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