I've been offered a job in Norwich that I am going to accept so looking to move to the area but I don't know the place that well. I've found a couple of properties I like in my price range in particular this one on Alexander Court [URL="http://www.abbotts.co.uk/forsaleoffice/Norwich-Unthank/201"]http://www.abbotts.co.uk/forsaleoffice/Norwich-Unthank/201[/URL] Like I said I don't know the area that well and I don't have a car so I need to be able to get into Norwich on public transport. Does anybody know how easy it is from that area? Or could suggest areas to look at that have easy access for public transport?
I'd personally snip the exact property you're taking but its up to you.
[QUOTE=Kia82;45070555]I've been offered a job in Norwich that I am going to accept so looking to move to the area but I don't know the place that well. I've found a couple of properties I like in my price range in particular this one on Alexander Court [URL="http://www.abbotts.co.uk/forsaleoffice/Norwich-Unthank/201"]http://www.abbotts.co.uk/forsaleoffice/Norwich-Unthank/201[/URL] Like I said I don't know the area that well and I don't have a car so I need to be able to get into Norwich on public transport. Does anybody know how easy it is from that area? Or could suggest areas to look at that have easy access for public transport?[/QUOTE]
What if Garry buys all those houses before you get the chance? Bad idea
Get a tiny little apartment so you can first establish yourself and then actively look for something better.
[QUOTE=pentium;45079323]Get a tiny little apartment so you can first establish yourself and then actively look for something better.[/QUOTE]
Not only to establish yourself, but to take time to look at your choices and what makes them good or bad. Congratulations, I'm very happy for you and I hope you enjoy your beginnings!
[url]http://www.abbotts.co.uk/buy/property/-in-norfolk,nr2-for-gbp-19,950-ref-2972154/[/url]
This one looks nice
Build your own like Garry.
Thanks for the responses guys, guess I've got some decisions to make pretty quickly!
You may not need it, but I would recommend thinking about getting a car.
It doesn't have to be anything fancy, you can pick up a 1.4 hatchback in very decent condition for ~£2000.
I say this because if you're moving to an area you don't know anyone in, you'll want to make as many friends from work as possible, and you don't want to be that guy who's always asking for lifts, or not going to things because of transport problems.
You never know when something silly happens with public transport (I used to get the bus to work, but they changed the timetable so there was no way I could get there on time) and it's good to have the thought in place for an alternative method of transport if the buses let you down.
Also, I don't know if this is the first time you've moved into a house yourself, so dont want to patronise, but you can get very good deals on furniture from those clearance places, however delivery is a total rip-off, so a car comes in handy then too.
Holy shit are people in the UK made of money or something? You got offered a job and you seem to have several hundred thousand pounds laying around to outright buy a property? Like, even if you get a mortgage for it, you could instead find a place to rent and you'll be paying roughly the same amount every fortnight anyways, and if shit happens you only need to pay the rent in advance until the rental contract expires (usually 6 or 12 months) rather than having a massive debt following you for decades.
[QUOTE=Antdawg;45107517]Holy shit are people in the UK made of money or something? You got offered a job and you seem to have several hundred thousand pounds laying around to outright buy a property? Like, even if you get a mortgage for it, you could instead find a place to rent and you'll be paying roughly the same amount every fortnight anyways, and if shit happens you only need to pay the rent in advance until the rental contract expires (usually 6 or 12 months) rather than having a massive debt following you for decades.[/QUOTE]
If you a seemingly stable job, its worth getting on the property ladder ASAP. Getting a mortgage on a small-ish place is often cheaper than renting, especially in cities, and you get the added bonuses that the property is owned by you and you can do what you like in there. If circumstances change you can try and find someone to rent it from you so they are basically paying your mortgage.
Its definitely a big commitment, but it can be really worth it in the long run. Few people I know got a 5% deposit mortgage on a nice new flat in the middle of the city, paying £3000 deposit each and then the mortgage is about 30-40% cheaper than it would be renting a similar flat.
If they moved out it wouldn't be hard to find someone to let it to, it would be a hassle to organize yeah, but it could still be considered worth it.
[QUOTE=Kia82;45082045]Thanks for the responses guys, guess I've got some decisions to make pretty quickly![/QUOTE]
yes you do...good luck with the move - and decisions
Good luck!
Don't tell Garry what property you're thinking of buying, next thing you know he'll place a hotel on it.
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