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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So...myself and MasterBlack are looking to move in together. He's currently in London and my current circumstances are such that mean I am the best person out of the two of us to move as he's in full time employment and I'm not at the moment although I'll be looking for work when I'm there. Just wondering where people think the best places to move to are in London? We have spoken about this and researched it but wondered if anyone else had any ideas or know of any reasonable places where we could rent from that don't charge extortionate prices for bonds and suchlike? We are looking to private rent a 2/3 bedroom whilst there. Thanks in advance guys

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By *oungladMan
over a year ago

Burnham

That really depends on what you're after. Anything central and be prepared not to eat since you'll be spending 80 percent on just rent, not even travel. East London is the cheapest and there are sone good spots there, but they are hard to find and not always the prettiest or nicest communities. What kind of balence are you looking for? Or what are you prioritising? Price? Closeness to jobs, prettiest neighbourhood?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

To be honest it's price at the moment. Would like to be in as nice an area as possible as we need to think about kids. Also need good transport links as my partner works in central london at the moment however I've not got any jobs lined up as we want to try and do the move first. Possibly looking short term let until my wage comes in too

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By *oungladMan
over a year ago

Burnham

Id say a general rule of thumb is the closer you are to the centre, the more expensive it'd be.

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By *oungladMan
over a year ago

Burnham

Regardless we're looking forward to having you both here in London and when you do find a place we all wish you all the best and fun that London offers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very true. It's probably better to look within zones 4 and 5, possible 3 but that's pushing it a bit.

The travel cost will be higher but in comparison to the high rents it should work out better. South of the river is a good place to start but I'm bias

Good luck with your search

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Regardless we're looking forward to having you both here in London and when you do find a place we all wish you all the best and fun that London offers."

Thank you very much

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Very true. It's probably better to look within zones 4 and 5, possible 3 but that's pushing it a bit.

The travel cost will be higher but in comparison to the high rents it should work out better. South of the river is a good place to start but I'm bias

Good luck with your search "

Thank you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Londoner all my life.

Don't live in Hackney, avoid areas of south London with no tube. North London is the best place to live. You do not want to end up living in a shit part ad things can get pretty bad.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I can't use the tube as I'm claustrophobic

Would have to be the bus or the overhead X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Very true. It's probably better to look within zones 4 and 5, possible 3 but that's pushing it a bit.

The travel cost will be higher but in comparison to the high rents it should work out better. South of the river is a good place to start but I'm bias

Good luck with your search "

Never been a fan of South London but I'm biased as well!

Worth thinking about where you are likely to work and finding somewhere with the easiest travel links. Loads of great places in London North south east and west. Good luck with the search.

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By *rbane PlayerMan
over a year ago

London

"So...myself and MasterBlack are looking to move in together. He's currently in London and my current circumstances are such that mean I am the best person out of the two of us to move as he's in full time employment and I'm not at the moment although I'll be looking for work when I'm there. Just wondering where people think the best places to move to are in London? We have spoken about this and researched it but wondered if anyone else had any ideas or know of any reasonable places where we could rent from that don't charge extortionate prices for bonds and suchlike? We are looking to private rent a 2/3 bedroom whilst there. Thanks in advance guys "

Hi there! The best places and the most affordable are too different concepts, but the best is the South West. I would that whole stretch from clapham (North, South or the Junction) through Wandsworths and Putney to Richmond. We have large parks, chilled out atmosphere, and a whole range of other stuff going for us! welcome!

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By *rHornyGentMan
over a year ago

South East London

"To be honest it's price at the moment. Would like to be in as nice an area as possible as we need to think about kids. Also need good transport links as my partner works in central london at the moment however I've not got any jobs lined up as we want to try and do the move first. Possibly looking short term let until my wage comes in too "

Think about Bromley BR3 / BR2 and surrounding areas. Great area, plenty of green spaces, zone 4 or 3 if you head in towards Lewisham. Good and fast overhead trains but can be crowded in rush hour depending on which carriage you use. Personally I always use the back 2 or 3. It's away from the crush points and always get a space.

Also I'm a Middlesex lad who moved down here 20 years ago. Wouldn't go back up there if you paid me now plus you're closer to Brighton and France this side of town.

Best of luck.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you very much everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can't do the tube and want hood overland links then move to clapham junction

Northcote road is gorgeous and great places to eat and drink and can't get into central in 10 mins

Otherwise Putney or Wimbledon

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By *his40Man
over a year ago

centre

I think a lot of where you decide to live will totally depend on what you want and can afford to pay on rent once you have an idea on that it will much easier to narrow your search

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wherever you choose to go it really boils down to one of two options. Live closer to London, pay higher rent and lower fares, or live a bit further out, perhaps pay a lower rent but the fares substantially increase.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Wherever you choose to go it really boils down to one of two options. Live closer to London, pay higher rent and lower fares, or live a bit further out, perhaps pay a lower rent but the fares substantially increase."

That's exactly as we've discovered

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By *rbane PlayerMan
over a year ago

London

"If you can't do the tube and want hood overland links then move to clapham junction

Northcote road is gorgeous and great places to eat and drink and can't get into central in 10 mins

Otherwise Putney or Wimbledon

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