Flats
Lets talk flat buying, for I am buying a flat.

There's a lot of variables, but mostly it's down to price, awesomeness and location, with a touch of "is it a good investment".

I have had to rule out finding anywhere that is awesome in my price range in a good location, so what's the most important thing? Go for the most awesome regardless of location or price, or accept slightly less awesomeness for a better location or a better price? Help me for I am shit at decision-making.

Alt: How'd you decide on where you're living at the moment?
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Fri 9 Nov 2012, 23:10, 11 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

location
I reckon. And for me it's having lots of space, but you're in London so that isn't going to happen
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 9 Nov 2012, 23:34, Reply)

I should really go down to Studio apartments
because space really isn't that important. Cooking space, a telly, a bed, a bathroom...
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Fri 9 Nov 2012, 23:52, Reply)

Buy a proper house you poof. Flats are for students and pensioners.
Also anyone that buys a single property "as an investment" is a prick that deserves to lose everything and wind up on the streets selling their arse for pennies.
A house is somewhere to live NOT a fucking investment. You're not some property magnate so get a fucking grip.
( stuj (^(^;;^)^) GO TEAM SPIDERS!(^(^;;^)^), Sat 10 Nov 2012, 4:37, Reply)

Investment is bottom of the list you spazbag
Still got to be thought about. Fine to buy somewhere nice but if in 5 years time it's at the end of Runway 6 of Heathrow you're a bit stuffed.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Sat 10 Nov 2012, 10:10, Reply)

Areas that are run down now will be first in the list for redevelopment.
Look at Battersea. And Docklands. (Can you tell I don't live in London?) those areas will be fairly cheap, too.

Failing that, accepted advice is the buy the worst property on the best street you can afford. Your house will never be worth more than the rest of the street, so it might as well be the best street you can afford.

And, despite what you might think, by a school is a good idea. It's unlikely to be developed into a chav housing estate, thirteen weeks of the year the place is deserted, and if you're out at work all day you'll miss the bulk of the noise associated with two thousand kids.

Or you could just tell the agent you'll buy the place she gives you he best blowjob in.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Sat 10 Nov 2012, 10:20, Reply)

battersea is a good bet
the northern line will be going there in a few years at which point prices will go up.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Sat 10 Nov 2012, 10:37, Reply)

Well, this a new high in Riveting for /OT.

( Amorous Badger NAKED BEA ARTHUR PHOTOS 4U, Sat 10 Nov 2012, 9:08, Reply)

you missed Wilf's 'Positive Vibes' thread, yeah?

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Sat 10 Nov 2012, 9:17, Reply)

ain't done one of those in ages...

( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Sat 10 Nov 2012, 10:37, Reply)

until now.

( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Sat 10 Nov 2012, 10:44, Reply)

Location every time
A house can be altered up to a point, given enough time and money. You can't move it.
Given that transport costs only ever go up - a lot - the nearer you can be to work, the better.
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Sat 10 Nov 2012, 9:09, Reply)