First time buyer: one bedroom in London

redefinr

That's interesting, I like the space (not much the building). I may go and have a look as well to....
Yeah right now I'm very much thinking about Deptford, the Tinderbox is pretty interesting too, this one in particular:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-89781800.html
Right off Deptford station! The problem with those is they doing the work now to get the EWS certificate - apparently without it you won't get any mortgage! It will take 2 months, I've been told by the EA. They still interested to show me the property but will there be any way to maybe 'reserve it'? I don't mind waiting 2 months as long as after that it's Go Time!

bouicca21

Tinderbox  looks like a council block which brings its own problems.  And presumably all that colourful stuff is some kind of cladding. I’d check it out and I’m not too confident about anything with cladding.  There’s a privately built tower block not too far from me that has possibly dodgy cladding, the surveyors aren’t sure.  The flats are now virtually unsaleable.

redefinr

bouicca21 said:

Tinderbox  looks like a council block which brings its own problems.  And presumably all that colourful stuff is some kind of cladding. I’d check it out and I’m not too confident about anything with cladding.  There’s a privately built tower block not too far from me that has possibly dodgy cladding, the surveyors aren’t sure.  The flats are now virtually unsaleable.

Interesting. The building has definitely some weird cladding but they are actually working on it now, so technically it should all be gone! EWS certificate it's on the way...
I do fancy modern buildings, not going to lie!

hazyjo

Very unfortunate name, "Tinderbox"! Especially if it's got cladding issues! Enough to put me off. Whoever thought that would be a good name for a block of flats!

If you drive, try and get something with parking. You'll regret it otherwise round there.

Greenwich is lovely. Stay as near to it as you can.

redefinr

I went to see this one as well near Highbury and Islington:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-66576765.html
Really nice building and flat nice too...although the 34sqm floor plan I felt like it included the outdoor patio.
Service C. 1200pa and Ground Rent 75 - pretty good considering there was a gym too. I would consider the property if it wasn't for the EWS certificate...basically, they don't have it. Is there some way to get this certificate privately or it's not worth the hussle?

jonnygee2

Tinderbox  looks like a council block which brings its own problems.

It does look like one, but it isn't one. For a start I don't think they put studios in council blocks, and it all looks a bit high spec for the council.

@redfinr how about this? https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-93193964.html  ?  Nice big kitchen and lounge, garage for parking, and two bed, so you can take a lodger (probably for £500 / month or so in that area) .

hazyjo

Southall over Greenwich?! Absolutely no comparison for me, Greenwich all the way.

bouicca21

Well, it’s Deptford rather than Southall - but still no contest.

redefinr

I've heard good things about Southall, it seems there is a strong community there and also crossrail is coming soon...but i'm definitely not looking at Southall

hazyjo

bouicca21 said:

Well, it’s Deptford rather than Southall - but still no contest.

Near Deptford Station and labelled Deptford, but SE10 is actually Greenwich (whereas Deptford is actually SE8).

But do appreciate they're calling it Deptford - no idea why. Perhaps the building straddles postcodes.