Where in London would you buy?

rufus86

melanzana wrote: »

Rent, rent, rent!

Then she can move around, save few bob, and enjoy life.

Is there a particular reason why she NEEDS to buy now?

I wouldn't. The market in London is a bubble. Ready to burst. IMV

How easy it would be to move either within uk or abroad with no ties, like a mortgage.

Just wondered about the need to buy, especially a studio flat.

I dont think the London market is about to burst. With the amount of international investors buying property, coupled with the ever increasing population, this bubble aint bursting just yet!

demontfort

rufus86 wrote: »

I dont think the London market is about to burst. With the amount of international investors buying property, coupled with the ever increasing population, this bubble aint bursting just yet!

Agreed it's not going to burst quite yet but when it does with London being grossly overpriced and the interest only mortgage capital of the world it's going to be very messy. I'm factoring in price falls rather than rises for the 2 bed tip that I'm buying in London. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Lizling

totallybored wrote: »

There's a direct train from Streatham Common. Or a train from either Streatham Common or Streatham Hill to Victoria then the district line which isn't too bad a commute.

Never knew there was a direct train from Streatham Common. Thanks! For some reason the tfl website is always strangely reluctant to tell me to walk to the next station, even after adjusting all the walking options, and would much rather recommend a route with 3 or 4 changes.

purplepardalis

Worcester Park!

Close to the A3 for Surrey. Close to Wimbledon for the tube to Earl's Court.

It's in Zone 4 so cheaper transport (can use zone 2-4 ticket)

And there is property for sale within budget.

ndf9876

purplepardalis wrote: »

Worcester Park!

Close to the A3 for Surrey. Close to Wimbledon for the tube to Earl's Court.

It's in Zone 4 so cheaper transport (can use zone 2-4 ticket)

And there is property for sale within budget.

I lived there and it's a decent enough area. You've got a 15 minute bus ride to Morden (little longer for Wimbledon), about the same for Sutton, and a mainline direct to Waterloo.

I was going to suggest Morden as it's near a tube and, as others have said, Colliers Wood. I personally wouldn't go near Mitcham; Croydon is OK but it's not what I'd call a luxury area although its proximity to London is attractive.