Is it just me or are rents skyrocketing?

neverdespairgirl

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Generali wrote: »

On 14th March 2007, a quid would buy PLN 5.7. 14th March 2008 it was PLN 4.6 (according to XE.com). 19% drop in the Quid/PLN rate in a year. That's a big hit if you're saving to start a business/family back in Poland.

The Zloty has been roughly that level for years.

I worked in Poland for a year, in 1996. I earned 7.5 million zl to start with, per month, and 750 by the end of the year once they'd knocked some noughts off. That added up to about £180 a month, so there were roughly 5 to the £.

beingjdc

neverdespairgirl wrote: »

The Zloty has been roughly that level for years.

I worked in Poland for a year, in 1996. I earned 7.5 million zl to start with, per month, and 750 by the end of the year once they'd knocked some noughts off. That added up to about £180 a month, so there were roughly 5 to the £.

Interesting. I guess it crashed in the early years of this century - it was 7.1 to the £ in Spring 2004, and after falling briefly went over 6 to the £ in the Spring of 2005 when I guess many Poles were looking at coming here. So 4.6 must be a bit of a shock.

mileslondoner

2003: £1 = 7.3 PLN

2008: £1 = 4.6 PLN

Consider faster growth in Poland, rising salaries, better quality of life and you know why the hottest topic among many Poles in the UK now is "how to get a full deposit back from a landlord ?" and "how to transfer a large amount of British pounds back to Poland".

SquatNow

pickles110564 wrote: »

The only thing I wish for is that you suffer pain that you are wishing on normal homeowners that you hate with a passion just because you were not clever enough to buy your own house before the boat left the dock:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

It's pretty sick how the BTL landlords who have pushed prices out of reach of first time buyers and caused misery for millions laugh and cackle about it.

Generali

beingjdc wrote: »

Interesting. I guess it crashed in the early years of this century - it was 7.1 to the £ in Spring 2004, and after falling briefly went over 6 to the £ in the Spring of 2005 when I guess many Poles were looking at coming here. So 4.6 must be a bit of a shock.

I think 2004 was when they had a bit of a mad time in Polish politics and voted in twins as finance minister and PM (or president?).

Addy1

ruggedtoast wrote: »

No there isnt it comes up with one 3 bed house share for £95 per week. If you go up to £2000pcm it gives you two choices.

Are you communicating to us from 1994?

Unless I am mistaken, £650 a week is alot more than £2000 a month!!!!

m00m00

phlash wrote: »

Snap with Nottingham, oversupply of "luxury" accomodation.

and lots of HMO student houses up for sale at the moment, in Lenton, Dunkirk and Beeston.

lynzpower

What everyone seems to be missing here is not that rents are rising in some areas ( they may be, they may not be) but the OP is looking for outside space in the next place, which they dont have now.

We too had to have outside space as we have a dog, in the last rented place we looked and there is PLENTY in leytonstone ( upper is better than the leyton end IMHO) for 800pcm with gardens. We paid 758 in E11 it was beautiful , right by the forest 10 mins from tube, no crime/hoodies/ etc to talk of. Yes its not full of delis but its 5 stops into liverpool street.

eg
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-20083034.rsp?pa_n=2&tr_t=rent
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-20021345.rsp?pa_n=4&tr_t=rent ( great area, delis, good reasturaunts, wanstead is gorgous)
or a 2 bed house? http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-19803965.rsp?pa_n=4&tr_t=rent
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-20111156.rsp?pa_n=5&tr_t=rent
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-18829997.rsp?pa_n=6&tr_t=rent communal gardens

and so on and so on

Greenwich has always been quite expensive, given its chi-chi centre and cafe culture. However, if you can sacrifice that, you can still find some excellent rental prices within zone 3 if you hunt it out

neverdespairgirl

ruggedtoast wrote: »

Looking to move out of Greenwich where we have a nice 1 bed a couple of minutes from the DLR for less than £800 a month, as we want a larger place with a bit of outdoor space. We've been renting there for several years and price has only gone up £25.

To get the same kind of thing anywhere in London that isnt a chav filled hell hole or someplace English is only spoken as a 3rd language would now cost at least £1000 pcm. A 2 bed is looking at £1250.

When did this happen? Around new year £1000 was plenty to get a 2 bed somewhere like Wimbledon or Willesden Green as long as you didnt want to be right necxt to the Tube.

I just searched 2 beds £1000pcm on Rightmove in some areas we're interested in and.... nothing.

There seem to be loads of 2 bed places under £1k a month in nice places, to me, in SE10 (Greenwich) and SE3 (Blackheath), for example.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-20141321.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=rent

This is £750 a month, in SE10, "The property comprises two small double bedrooms, fitted kitchen with appliances, good size lounge, three piece bathroom suite and gas central heating." Close to Westcombe Park station as well.


http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-17169778.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=rent

Or, for £900 a month:

"Good size lounge and open plan fitted kitchen with all appliances, 2 double bedrooms both with double beds, bathroom with shower facility and large rear garden with sole use.
Fitted carpets throughout, full gas central heating and neutral decor."

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-7407736.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=rent

You are right next to the heath here - and Wat Tyler road is a seriously nice area, overlooks Blackheath, multi-million pound houses around you.

"Two bedroom, 1st floor purpose built flat, situated on the open heath with views across Blackheath & Greenwich Park. Well located for Lewisham BR/DLR & the centre. Bright reception room with private balcony, fully fitted kitchen with dining area, master bedroom with a range of built in wardrobes, Second double bedroom & bathroom with shower. Off street parking, communal gardens. Unfurnished, with garage."

For £950 a month.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-20012762.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=rent

"A two double bedroom second floor flat with double glazing, gas central heating, communal gardens and a neutral decor. The kitchen comprises of a cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine."

That's near Westcombe Park, in SE3, and £850 a month.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-19624085.rsp?pa_n=2&tr_t=rent

ANother 2 bed for £1k per month, "Two bedroom conversion flat. Unfurnished. Newly refurbished. New fitted kitchen with w/m. G. C. H. Blackheath Standard location. BR 5 mins Charing Cross 20 mins"

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-19932854.rsp?pa_n=2&tr_t=rent

3 bed near Blackheath station, close to the heath as well.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-16866445.rsp?pa_n=3&tr_t=rent

"Spacious three bedroom unfurnished purpose built apartment with open plan reception room, light kitchen with built-in appliances, bathroom, separate W.C two double bedrooms plus single/study room. Walking distance to Westcombe Park mainline station and close to Blackheath Village. Communal garden area." for £1,100 a month.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-19696208.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=rent

In Wimbledon, you can be 300 yards from the station for £1,095 per month, in a 2 bed.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-19960034.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=rent

"Situated only five minutes walk from Willesden Green tube station, this lovely two double bedroom flat boasts wood floors, spacious lounge and a fully fitted kitchen with all modern appliances." for a 2 bed, 200 yards from Willeseden Green tube, and £225 per week.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-17360921.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=rent

£1k a month, close to WG tube, converted Victorian house.


These are only some examples - it's clear that there is a choice of stuff for £1k a month or less, 2 beds, in all the areas you mentioned.

PasturesNew

I am gobsmacked by the rents some people seem to pay round these forums.
When you compare them to the income of a single, normal person.

Maybe salaries are higher where those people live, or the forum attracts a higher percentage of "posher people", even though you don't see yourselves as posher people.

I've no idea if rents have risen where I live because I am not moving. And I guess that's how it works, you only realise things when you need to make a change. I've been where I am 6 months, just slipped onto a periodic tenancy from an AST. Rent staying the same. Cardiff.