Colin 
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Been thinking about moving into my own gaff for a wee while now and been to see a couple properties in last few months this below being the latest. 
 
  
 
Last 3 windows on right - Ground floor could be mine hopefully soon  
 
Thought you would all like to know  
 
Its only 16 doors away from my mum n dads house right at the bottom of the street which is quite handy really  
 
[Edited on 27-02-2005 by Kolin] 
 
[Edited on 27-02-2005 by Kolin]
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Gavin 
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u brought 3 windows  
 
  pew pew pew pewwwww
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Colin 
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quote: Originally posted by Gavin 
u brought 3 windows   
   
 
 
Not yet but putting an offer in - and its bought not brought 
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Gavin 
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quote: Originally posted by Kolin 
quote: Originally posted by Gavin 
u brought 3 windows   
   
 
 
Not yet but putting an offer in - and its bought not brought  
   
 
 
cheers for the correction  
 
  pew pew pew pewwwww
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Colin 
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Its quite small really - only 1 bed room but alright for just me to live in 
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Robbo 
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Deffo mate its a start if nowt else  
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Andrew 
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Ground floor is not the best idea.  I've made that mistake and won't do again.  Looking at saving a deposit on a £170,000 apartment   Don't think it will happen though  
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Colin 
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quote: Originally posted by Robbo 
Deffo mate its a start if nowt else   
   
 
Thats what I think  
 
Its pretty modern aswell and got fitted everything so all I have to buy is a couch......and a microwave   
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Colin 
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quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut 
Ground floor is not the best idea.  I've made that mistake and won't do again.  Looking at saving a deposit on a £170,000 apartment   Don't think it will happen though   
   
 
I dont mind ground floor...less stairs to climb when im buckled  
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Andrew 
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I'm just thinking of security for you mate.  I don't like leaving my place for too long.
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Robbo 
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quote: Originally posted by Kolin 
quote: Originally posted by Robbo 
Deffo mate its a start if nowt else   
   
 
Thats what I think  
 
Its pretty modern aswell and got fitted everything so all I have to buy is a couch......and a microwave   
 
     
 
Pug Nut u will not be able to afford to run a £170k place on ur own   We earn £46k between us and have a similarly priced place an it aint easy  
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Andrew 
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Like i said, i don't think it will happen   Worth a try though   
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Colin 
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quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut 
I'm just thinking of security for you mate.  I don't like leaving my place for too long. 
   
 
Its got security entrance and that....double glazing. 
 
Only things that are putting me off is its electric storage heating (bit more expensive to run) and parkings off street but may aswell be on street as the space is right next to that wall that runs down the front  May try to blag a space round back if theres any free. Oh and you have to pay a facility fee/year for comunal cleaner/grounds keeper 
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Andrew 
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A mate and I compared lecky bills the other day, his was £250 and mine was £90   His is all lecky where mine is Gas CH.  Haven't had the Gas bill yet     
 
DG does not mean it is secure.  I have DG but you could still get in if you wanted too. 
 
How much is the flat gonna cost? I'm really starting to look into buying a place.  Paying £65 rent which is just a joke.  It's a nice modern flat with all mod cons such as a garden and gardener, alarm etc.
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£250 electricity for a month???  WTF's he live? and wtf's he heating??? 
 
Im expecting £40/50 tops electricity for this place!!!  
 
Heres details if your interested http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-5481734.rsp/svr/1004;jsessionid=070055208FC16BEF033B1FF2B6BA1E1F?pa_n=1&tr_t=buy 
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Colin 
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Repayments are about £170 month
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Andrew 
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Looks nice   
 
£170 is really good.  Think i'm gonna look into buying. 
 
Those bills where for 3 months   Think that's haw Scotish Power do it as standard.
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Colin 
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quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut 
Looks nice   
 
£170 is really good.  Think i'm gonna look into buying. 
 
Those bills where for 3 months   Think that's haw Scotish Power do it as standard. 
   
 
Thats with a pretty hefty deposit those repayments. 
 
Pointless renting longterm mate.....nothing to show for your money and just as expensive!!  
 
Ah right 3 months....I was thinking it was a bit much - still is actually 
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Andrew 
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How much deposit and how much is the flat? U2U me if you don't wanna post here.  Something i need to think about. 
 
All depends how you live.  If you dry you cloths in a dryer all the time, have lecky heating -- cooker etc, leave the TV on 24/7 then your gonna get a bill that big.
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Andrew 
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Was gonna rent until i finish uni but if i can aford to, i'll buy  
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Colin 
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quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut 
How much deposit and how much is the flat? U2U me if you don't wanna post here.  Something i need to think about. 
 
All depends how you live.  If you dry you cloths in a dryer all the time, have lecky heating -- cooker etc, leave the TV on 24/7 then your gonna get a bill that big. 
   
 
As I said mum n dad live at the bottom of the street 16 doors away........so that excludes washing n cooking   I still want to eat for free  I dont watch that much TV to be honest 
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mav 
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nice one ....Remember the party if you get it...............  
 
I had a 1 bed flat 1st and it was small but cool, perfect for just me..... 
 
(and paretns bottom of the road....bonus..  )
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quote: Originally posted by mav 
nice one ....Remember the party if you get it...............  
 
I had a 1 bed flat 1st and it was small but cool, perfect for just me..... 
 
(and paretns bottom of the road....bonus..  ) 
   
 
Yeah man I'll no doubt need to have a wee shindig if I get it  And every weekend there after  
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mav 
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thursday 
friday 
sat 
sun nights are all partee nights at Kols house of love (or house of pain)   
 
[Edited on 27-02-2005 by mav]
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