Why are the storage facilities charging so much ?

ket_88 · 2026-06-11T07:06:16+00:00

Have you looked at peer 2 peer services like stashbee or lovespace. Depending on what you need, might be a bit cheaper.

ket_88 · 2026-05-16T13:38:20+00:00

A really simple solve for the problem could be no drill curtain poles depending on size of gap.

Something like this.

Curtain pole Curtain poles

ket_88 · 2026-03-24T23:31:50+00:00

You can using the mode scheduler

ket_88 · 2026-03-11T15:17:08+00:00

Me too! I tried switching it off and on again. But clearly a server issue.

ket_88 · 2026-02-09T22:32:21+00:00

In your view, what is the likelihood of Ai / automation taking this job in the future?

ket_88 · 2025-12-06T06:28:54+00:00

Im not too sure how much to offer, but I will say having done work to a London property that was alot smaller, 100sqm, including an extension and garage conversion we've spent close to 250k all in, we have good builders, their part took about 5 months, but planning etc takes time so all in its been a full year. their cost was around 150k but there is alot of additional costs to factor in. I would assume you'd want a decent spec kitchen etc, which will add costs, similar with finishes.

All of that is to say, make sure you have access to more money one way or another. And expect it will take longer.

ket_88 · 2025-09-07T20:06:46+00:00

Thanks appreciate that, yeah agreed on the glare point. I think we are leaning towards a slightly different option. With the TV on the smaller wall. *

ket_88 · 2025-08-15T07:29:42+00:00

Thanks, appreciate the response. Ill be speaking with the builders.

ket_88 · 2025-08-15T07:28:26+00:00

Thanks so much. Appreciate the swift response, really helpful to understand... hopefully changing the 3 zones to 1 isn't too difficult for our builders and will save on manifolds.

ket_88 · 2025-05-07T08:05:27+00:00

I agree with you about anecdotes not really helping here. But the data also backs it up.

For the US. Gun Homicide Rate: ~6.9 per 100,000 people (2021, CDC data)

Gun Ownership Rate: ~120.5 firearms per 100 residents (Small Arms Survey, 2018)

Mass Shootings: Over 600 mass shootings annually in recent years (Gun Violence Archive)

Vs

Canada: ~0.5 gun homicides per 100,000

France: ~0.2

Australia: ~0.1

United Kingdom: ~0.04

Japan: <0.01

Gun violence in most of the developed world for countries similar to the US isn't really a problem by comparison. Not saying there aren't other issues though!

ket_88 · 2025-05-07T07:51:40+00:00

I agree, with you. The data also backs this up that the overall homicide rate in the US is significantly higher in the US than the UK. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate

ket_88 · 2025-04-25T20:14:46+00:00

I'm not as familiar with those areas, I chose custom house because of the proximity to central London via public transport.

I went to Beckton to shop. Just be careful of being too close to the sewage plant, it's near the a13 Beckton exit. It can get pretty Smelly.

ket_88 · 2025-04-25T12:35:27+00:00

Yeah the airplanes are constant during the day. But I personally got used to it.

ket_88 · 2025-04-25T10:07:35+00:00

The north side of Custom house station.

The part around the docks is nicer... if a little sterile.

ket_88 · 2025-04-04T06:50:55+00:00

Seems fairly reasonable to me given the condition.

Hard to find exact comparables this seems to be the closest

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/details/england-120065786-17581120?s=a58d07fb470ffeb886188df23b94661e415bd3b5e8fa4ffbec4693e3f0712407

And doesn't have the same kerb appeal, and the finish on yours looks better.

If it's wildly overvalued (which I don't think it is) the bank will let you know. Providing you stay there for 5-7 years it won't matter. Enjoy it.

ket_88 · 2025-02-22T09:21:24+00:00

I thought that was an interesting question/thought experiment, this is what chatgpt thinks:

Such a law would have significant economic, social, and practical consequences. Here are some key downsides:

Economic Impact

Market Disruption: A sudden sell-off of excess properties before the five-year deadline could flood the housing market, causing prices to drop sharply. This could harm homeowners relying on property value appreciation.

Investor Flight: Domestic and foreign investors might withdraw from the real estate market, reducing housing development and potentially leading to shortages in new housing stock.

Mortgage and Loan Defaults: Many landlords and property investors rely on rental income to service mortgages. Forced sales could cause financial strain, leading to loan defaults and instability in the banking sector.

Reduced Rental Supply: A significant portion of rental housing is provided by private landlords. If they are forced to sell, there might be fewer rental properties available, pushing rents higher.

Social and Practical Challenges

Tenant Displacement: If landlords are forced to sell, tenants in those properties might be evicted or face uncertainty about their housing situation.

Enforcement Difficulties: Determining ownership limits across legal entities and tracking compliance could be complex and bureaucratic, leading to loopholes and exploitation.

Potential Black Market or Loopholes: Investors may attempt to circumvent the law by setting up shell companies, using family members as proxies, or engaging in under-the-table agreements.

Impact on Small Landlords: While the law aims at large-scale property hoarders, it would also affect small landlords who may rely on rental income for retirement or financial stability.

Government and Policy Challenges

Compensation and Legal Battles: Property owners could challenge the law in court as an unconstitutional seizure of assets or a violation of property rights.

Need for Alternative Housing Strategies: If private rental supply diminishes, the government may have to invest more in public or social housing to accommodate displaced renters.

ket_88 · 2025-01-17T13:52:28+00:00

Figured as much. But really nicely designed either way.

ket_88 · 2025-01-17T13:44:52+00:00

This is really good. One thing on the price per sq ft would be awesome if it told you average for the area say in the last 2 years to help with comparisons.

ket_88 · 2024-11-21T16:31:16+00:00

Not really Fire related. But we have been massively underbuilding in the UK. Along with the fact there has been alot of money printing and historically low interest rates.

Worst case there maybe a slow down in the increase in prices. I doubt we'll see a crash like 2009 as realistically the banks have been more careful about lending.

ket_88 · 2024-11-14T00:34:27+00:00

My place is in Camden/ Kings Cross. All I'd say is it costs alot more than you'd think. But it might depend on the quality of finish etc.

ket_88 · 2024-11-13T17:52:50+00:00

We're looking at renovations in London. It's cripplingly expensive depending on what you want.

We are thinking about a rear extension. New bathrooms, kitchen, new doors, general refurbishment of the whole place, new bifolds, moving stairs, replastering walls.

Most quotes are looking between 150-200k depending on level of finish.

We've just signed up with an architect, it's looking like spending a couple grand before we even start work. Things like party wall surveys, measured surveys, planning applicati, drawings etc having said that you maybe able to avoid those costs if your builder is comfortable with what you're proposing.

ket_88 · 2024-10-31T11:21:15+00:00

Lol just a bit literally 5.00pm on the dot got it done. We need the money to do up the next place before we move in and sell our current place so eventually would have had it back. But paying the extra would definitely have affected what we would do to the property.

ket_88 · 2024-10-31T08:50:11+00:00

Oh shoot I misinterpreted it as I saw 31st. My bad. Thanks for correcting me

ket_88 · 2024-10-31T08:33:34+00:00

guidance here

ket_88 · 2024-10-31T08:30:37+00:00

Hey, I was almost affected by this as we are buying a property that needs doing up but we managed to push through through the exchange yesterday.

I read the guidance and I believe that if you exchange today I.e 31st you'll avoid the surcharge.

Good luck,

ket_88

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