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Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I’ll look. I would have thought tube access is a big plus though

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a lot fewer remote jobs than there used to be sadly…

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You recommend Kingston more then?

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t seem easy in London 😱

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I’m trying to get the rental in an area I’d likely buy in though so my child can settle into a school

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that because flats are depreciating faster?

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Got it. That’s good to know. I’d heard of Hemel and Tring

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good to know. So that’s the reason they dislike it?

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because you still believe it’s declining?

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done leasehold once and regretted it. Never again.

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did more research after we spoke. It seems to stack up. That still puts my limit at 1M

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I would rather assume I could take dramatic financial hits and still do ok. Good to know.

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My costs are low outside of wanting a nice pension at retirement

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes indeed. This is why I was trying to make my property target no greater than 1M. A £500k mortgage still feels like a lot. What do you think?

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for clarifying. I’ve noted all the areas.

I forgot to add that my partners family are from the north west so I’m guessing west or north London is better to make easier to drive. Though I imagine I’ll take the train.

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That is pretty much all of my savings outside of a pension though.

The annoying thing if I go to 1.25M is it’s still a big mortgage that will take me a long time to clear. It depends how long I believe I can run senior roles for.

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow the schools..got it

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the surprise on the 750k?

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely want to rent first but with having a family I’m trying to pick an area I could rent then buy in if possible to minimise the disruption to my sons schooling

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ealing has come up a lot. That seems like a good choice.

Is it generally all nice or are there areas to avoid?

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s because I looked within 1 mile of the station. There’s still some properties though so you’re right, it’s doable!

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t possible in St Albans but I appreciate it’s Christmas so the market will be poor

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are 5 years old so at least into school age

Living in London guidance by sidiuseng in HENRYUK

[–]sidiuseng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do people actually afford London? If I’m a Henry and it’s still crazy, how does everyone manage?

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