Smithy’s Moving Thread [December Update!!!!]

[Smithy]

Right so I’m currently looking for flats and I think I’ve just found the perfect one, it says on the site to email the estate agent obviously to proceed, but I’ve never done this before, what do I need to put in the email so that I don’t like an absolute **** :eyes:

Any help appreciated :hee:


Edit: ok i clicked email agent and it’s literally a box with a 200 character limit, you can’t even send a proper email, so I just said I’m interested please could I be provided with more details


Stay tuned for more exciting updates!!

[caprimint]

It's a fraud

[UserSince2005]

It’s just important to find a ways to make it clear that you have a good job with solid income.

That’s all the really care about.

[caprimint]

It’s just important to find a ways to make it clear that you have a good job with solid income.

That’s all the really care about.
No, it is way more important to make them know/convince them that you are sincere than having a job

[DouglasS]

You literally just email saying I am interested in the flat can you give me more infomation and do you have any viewings available...

[Smithy]

It’s just important to find a ways to make it clear that you have a good job with solid income.

That’s all the really care about.

Well I’m moving from Guernsey to Manchester so I have neither of those right now, but I do have a considerable amount of savings so :laugh:

[caprimint]

Nooo :skull:

[Ammi]

...I guess just email to say that you really want the flat, so what happens now in terms of documentation etc...?...pose the question to them as to the next step to your new home...(...hopefully..)...

[Marsh.]

...I guess just email to say that you really want the flat, so what happens now in terms of documentation etc...?...pose the question to them as to the next step to your new home...(...hopefully..)...

Perfect.

[Oliver_W]

Why on Earth would anyone want to a)leave somewhere nice like Guernsey b)for Manchester?!

[AnnieK]

Where in Manchester are you moving to Smithy?

Good luck with the move, and Ammi's advice is pretty sound. Agents will want employers references and credit checks to make sure the rent is affordable but if you have savings you will be able to show you have means to pay (although without an income they make ask you to pay upfront initially).

[AnnieK]

Why on Earth would anyone want to a)leave somewhere nice like Guernsey b)for Manchester?!

I am Manc and proud and massively defensive of my city...but got to admit I thought this too :laugh:

[Marsh.]

She's allergic to sun, sea and sand!

[Smithy]

Why on Earth would anyone want to a)leave somewhere nice like Guernsey b)for Manchester?!
Have you ever been to Guernsey? It’s nice for a holiday but to live here it’s extortionate, the average price for a one bedroom flat is £800+ a month :skull:
Where in Manchester are you moving to Smithy?

Good luck with the move, and Ammi's advice is pretty sound. Agents will want employers references and credit checks to make sure the rent is affordable but if you have savings you will be able to show you have means to pay (although without an income they make ask you to pay upfront initially).

The flats in Salford and it’s gorgeous :flutter:


Anyway I clicked email agent and it’s literally a box with a 200 character limit, you can’t even send a proper email, so I just said I’m interested please could I be provided with more details

[caprimint]

I am Manc and proud and massively defensive of my city...but got to admit I thought this too :laugh:
Clearly not when it comes to Liverpool!!!!

[caprimint]

Have you ever been to Guernsey? It’s nice for a holiday but to live here it’s extortionate, the average price for a one bedroom flat is £800+ a month :skull:
I guess you've never seen London prices then :skull:

[Captain.Remy]

You're going to have a lovely time in Manchester! Good luck with getting a nice flat!

PS: bribe the estate agent if you see them being reluctant about your file :shrug: works every time.

[Morgan.]

Have you ever been to Guernsey? It’s nice for a holiday but to live here it’s extortionate, the average price for a one bedroom flat is £800+ a month :skull:


The flats in Salford and it’s gorgeous :flutter:


Anyway I clicked email agent and it’s literally a box with a 200 character limit, you can’t even send a proper email, so I just said I’m interested please could I be provided with more details

Lmao this is what I’m telling my dad who’s trying to move there currently :joker:

[Smithy]

I guess you've never seen London prices then :skull:

Ofc I have but I’m not moving to London :skull:

[DouglasS]

Have you ever been to Guernsey? It’s nice for a holiday but to live here it’s extortionate, the average price for a one bedroom flat is £800+ a month :skull:


The flats in Salford and it’s gorgeous :flutter:


Anyway I clicked email agent and it’s literally a box with a 200 character limit, you can’t even send a proper email, so I just said I’m interested please could I be provided with more details

Salford is not a nice place to live, it’s full of dodgy people and there’s so much crime going on there.

[Smithy]

Guys I’m moving to Manchester cause it’s cheaper than Guernsey

Stacey: wow good job you’re not moving to London it’s just as expensive


Like???

Make cents girl

[Ammi]

...I really, really hope that you get the flat, Smithy...and Annie and Lucas will see you right in Manchester...:love:..(..here’s hoping...)..

[caprimint]

Ofc I have but I’m not moving to London :skull:
That's a shame, even a lot of the worst areas are better than the nice ones in Manchester (so I've heard from a friend)

[Smithy]

Lmao this is what I’m telling my dad who’s trying to move there currently :joker:

Why does he want to move here? Is it for work or just because he likes it?

[DouglasS]

The people of Manchester strongly dislike Lady Gaga, I think Liverpool is a nice city next to it though

[Ammi]

Guys I’m moving to Manchester cause it’s cheaper than Guernsey

Stacey: wow good job you’re not moving to London it’s just as expensive


Like???

Make cents girl

...and I would say, Manchester being much more a young person’s place to live as well...so much to offer you that Guernsey, with all of its beauty...doesn't have...

[caprimint]

Guys I’m moving to Manchester cause it’s cheaper than Guernsey

Stacey: wow good job you’re not moving to London it’s just as expensive


Like???

Make cents girl
Wot??? No you're saying that the prices were "extortionate" in Guernsey when they are literally the same as London :joker:

I'm not sure what Guernsey is like to live in, but hearing from a bunch of people that Manchester is AWFUL to live compared to London, even for a cheaper price

[caprimint]

The people of Manchester strongly dislike Lady Gaga, I think Liverpool is a nice city next to it though
omg :skull:

[Marsh.]

I had no idea DouglasS was such a massive fan of Gaga.

[caprimint]

Middle ground is probably Liverpool though. LOVELY city compared to Manchester and way cheaper than London :dazzler:

[Smithy]

...and I would say, Manchester being much more a young persons place to live as well...so much to offer you that Guernsey, with all of its beauty...doesn't have...
Exactly, and tbh the “beauty” aspect of it wears thing very quickly, going to the beach every weekend gets boring
Wot??? No you're saying that the prices were "extortionate" in Guernsey when they are literally the same as London :joker:

I'm not sure what Guernsey is like to live in, but hearing from a bunch of people that Manchester is AWFUL to live compared to London, even for a cheaper price

That’s just means the prices in London are extortionate too :skull:

Ok well I’m not going to take the opinion to too many alcoholic hostel dwellers seriously but thanks for your input all the same

[Marsh.]

Wot??? No you're saying that the prices were "extortionate" in Guernsey when they are literally the same as London :joker:


London is extortionate too.

[Smithy]

I had no idea DouglasS was such a massive fan of Gaga.

He’s on me ignore list loov so I don’t know what he’s said about her, but I think we all knew he was a big fan, it’s all he seems to talk about in every music thread

[caprimint]

Exactly, and tbh the “beauty” aspect of it wears thing very quickly, going to the beach every weekend gets boring


That’s just means the prices in London are extortionate too :skull:

Ok well I’m not going to take the opinion to too many alcoholic hostel dwellers seriously but thanks for your input all the same
Hostels are better in London too, it seems like you're interested!

London is extortionate too.
Not really for everything that you get. If you live for one week in Manchester you have seen all it has to offer. :skull:

[Oliver_W]

Have you ever been to Guernsey? It’s nice for a holiday but to live here it’s extortionate, the average price for a one bedroom flat is £800+ a month :skull:

Lmao this is what I’m telling my dad who’s trying to move there currently :joker:

Surely that's just rental? Mortgages would be cheaper? Like I had a quick look and most houses are "only" ~£100k more than their equivalents here...

Come to Northants!! Much nicer+cheaper+safer than Mancs!

[caprimint]

Btw you can even find places that cheap in London too. Which is 1. better location, 2. better/cheaper (mostly) transport, 3. better lifestyle.

All you have to do is look in the right places. It's really not that hard :shrug:

[Smithy]

Surely that's just rental? Mortgages would be cheaper? Like I had a quick look and most houses are "only" ~£100k more than their equivalents here...

Come to Northants!! Much nicer+cheaper+safer than Mancs!

The average price for a house here is £430k and that’s an increase of almost £20k in one year alone. And when the average house over here is two bedrooms it’s ridiculous :shrug:

[Captain.Remy]

The hate towards Manchester in this thread is heinous lmao :skull:
Go on Smithy! Manchester can be a mess but you will have a good time. Drug dealers are everywhere so you won't struggle for long to become the life of the party.

[Smithy]

Btw you can even find places that cheap in London too. Which is 1. better location, 2. better/cheaper (mostly) transport, 3. better lifestyle.

All you have to do is look in the right places. It's really not that hard :shrug:

Ok but I don’t want to live in London?

[Marsh.]

Not really for everything that you get. If you live for one week in Manchester you have seen all it has to offer. :skull:

That's got nothing to do with it. The cost of living is very expensive regardless of what the city offers. You don't "get London" for the cost of your rent, that is just one expenditure.

If he's moving because of the cost of living he's not gonna move somewhere just as or more expensive.

[Smithy]

The hate towards Manchester in this thread is heinous lmao :skull:
Go on Smithy! Manchester can be a mess but you will have a good time. Drug dealers are everywhere so you won't struggle for long to become the life of the party.

Am always the life of the party anyway hen!

[caprimint]

The hate towards Manchester in this thread is heinous lmao :skull:
Go on Smithy! Manchester can be a mess but you will have a good time. Drug dealers are everywhere so you won't struggle for long to become the life of the party.
Who said anything about drug dealers? :skull:

Ok but I don’t want to live in London?
Ahhh okay. That's a shame, it has so much to offer :(

Even really beautiful/convenient places on the suburbs if you don't like city life etc

That's got nothing to do with it. The cost of living is very expensive regardless of what the city offers.

If he's moving because of the cost of living he's not gonna move somewhere just as or more expensive.
Nope it's not, as I said in my previous post. It is very debatable as to where you move in London because the variety is so wide.

Great opportunities for pretty much everything in London tbf.

[Captain.Remy]

Am always the life of the party anyway hen!

https://media.giphy.com/media/ja8D4ZmuqkBpXgUsmL/giphy.gif

[Marsh.]

Who said anything about drug dealers? :skull:


Ahhh okay. That's a shame, it has so much to offer :(

Even really beautiful/convenient places on the suburbs if you don't like city life etc


Nope it's not, as I said in my previous post. It is very debatable as to where you move in London because the variety is so wide.

Great opportunities for pretty much everything in London tbf.

Hmm, yeah.

We'll talk again when you have started paying rent/bills and see where the conversation goes then. :laugh:

[Captain.Remy]

Who said anything about drug dealers? :skull

My own experience of living for 6 months in Manchester. But don't do drugs :nono:

[AnnieK]

Clearly not when it comes to Liverpool!!!!

What?

[caprimint]

Hmm, yeah.

We'll talk again when you have started paying rent/bills and see where the conversation goes then. :laugh:
I've already done that for months :joker:

[caprimint]

My own experience of living for 6 months in Manchester. But don't do drugs :nono:
Oh wow, are there a lot of drug dealers in Manchester???

[AnnieK]

Have you ever been to Guernsey? It’s nice for a holiday but to live here it’s extortionate, the average price for a one bedroom flat is £800+ a month :skull:


The flats in Salford and it’s gorgeous :flutter:


Anyway I clicked email agent and it’s literally a box with a 200 character limit, you can’t even send a proper email, so I just said I’m interested please could I be provided with more details

Is it on the Quays?

[Marsh.]

Annie to pop round with a cup o'sugar?

[AnnieK]

Annie to pop round with a cup o'sugar?

:laugh:

[Smithy]

Stacey acting like London isn’t drug capital of the UK

[Smithy]

Annie to pop round with a cup o'sugar?

Yeah “sugar” :eyes:

[Smithy]

Is it on the Quays?

Ill DM you :hee:

[Morgan.]

Why does he want to move here? Is it for work or just because he likes it?

A bit of both. He’s been every year since he was a baby and got married there 3 years ago, it’s the only place he can properly switch off and he’s so much calmer there.

He’s like an all round tradesman at the moment but he hates it and his dream is owning some kind of b&b/guesthouse/cafe on the island although he’s said he’d do anything if it meant living there :joker:

[UserSince2005]

We pay £1,600 for our 2 bedroom flat, and we have a really good deal haha

[Morgan.]

Surely that's just rental? Mortgages would be cheaper? Like I had a quick look and most houses are "only" ~£100k more than their equivalents here...

Come to Northants!! Much nicer+cheaper+safer than Mancs!

Yeah, however you can only buy the cheaper properties if you already an island license or whatever the name for it is (so you work there, born there etc). Otherwise you have to buy in the open market which is hugely expensive and after selling our current 3-bed house we would only be able to afford to buy a flat on the island.

[Smithy]

A bit of both. He’s been every year since he was a baby and got married there 3 years ago, it’s the only place he can properly switch off and he’s so much calmer there.

He’s like an all round tradesman at the moment but he hates it and his dream is owning some kind of b&b/guesthouse/cafe on the island although he’s said he’d do anything if it meant living there :joker:

Is he local? If not he might struggle to get a license to live here, they introduced new laws a few years ago that basically said if you’re not born here you can only work here 5 years before you have to leave for a year and then come back (unless he’s offered a job and his employer would get him a licence)

I guess good for him if he likes it, but the lack of anything wears thing very quickly, half the high street is empty because of the extortionate rent, there’s nowhere over here to buy men’s clothing anymore, no takeaways (like McDonald’s, KFC etc) no decent night life, a lot of online retailers don’t deliver here and during bad weather the boat that delivers food gets stuck so the shelves are empty quite often during winter :skull: I know some of those issues he wouldn’t be bothered about but yeah, that’s just a small part of why I really don’t like it here anymore :laugh:

[Cherie]

Don’t want to burst your bubble but if If it’s a nice flat be prepared to be messed around by the agent who will probably have quite a bit of interest, also I think you will struggle without proof of income from a job unless you are moving with someone who has one lined up

[Smithy]

Yeah, however you can only buy the cheaper properties if you already an island license or whatever the name for it is (so you work there, born there etc). Otherwise you have to buy in the open market which is hugely expensive and after selling our current 3-bed house we would only be able to afford to buy a flat on the island.

Yeah

There’s two types of market here local and open, if you’re born in Guernsey you can live in either but if not you can only live in open and houses in open market are about twice the price of local market

[Morgan.]

The average price for a house here is £430k and that’s an increase of almost £20k in one year alone. And when the average house over here is two bedrooms it’s ridiculous :shrug:

The house prices really do shock me. We’ve been to look at a house in Cornwall that is 4 bed with 2/3 guest houses on the grounds that costs £430k which I’ve told him is just a much better deal in an area that is just as nice, but I think he’s secretly holding out hope for Guernsey :laugh:

[Smithy]

Don’t want to burst your bubble but if If it’s a nice flat be prepared to be messed around by the agent who will probably have quite a bit of interest, also I think you will struggle without proof of income from a job unless you are moving with someone who has one lined up

Oh yeah, I’d expect there to be interest but it only went up on the site yesterday, so hopefully getting in early helps

[Captain.Remy]

Oh wow, are there a lot of drug dealers in Manchester???

At least as much as in London :joker: Wild nights.

[Morgan.]

Is he local? If not he might struggle to get a license to live here, they introduced new laws a few years ago that basically said if you’re not born here you can only work here 5 years before you have to leave for a year and then come back (unless he’s offered a job and his employer would get him a licence)

I guess good for him if he likes it, but the lack of anything wears thing very quickly, half the high street is empty because of the extortionate rent, there’s nowhere over here to buy men’s clothing anymore, no takeaways (like McDonald’s, KFC etc) no decent night life, a lot of online retailers don’t deliver here and during bad weather the boat that delivers food gets stuck so the shelves are empty quite often during winter :skull: I know some of those issues he wouldn’t be bothered about but yeah, that’s just a small part of why I really don’t like it here anymore :laugh:


He’s not local, no. He had to get a license to marry there when he was planning the wedding, but I think it’s a different kind of license? He had to be there for 2/3 weeks whilst it was all getting processed.

Whilst he was there a few of the locals he became close with said they would definitely be up for helping him organise and establish his plan to gain citizenship but he hasn’t really spoken to them since so we aren’t too sure what they can and can’t do.

[Smithy]

He’s not local, no. He had to get a license to marry there when he was planning the wedding, but I think it’s a different kind of license? He had to be there for 2/3 weeks whilst it was all getting processed.

Whilst he was there a few of the locals he became close with said they would definitely be up for helping him organise and establish his plan to gain citizenship but he hasn’t really spoken to them since so we aren’t too sure what they can and can’t do.

Yeah, unless they work for the states they can’t really do much apart from point him in the right direction. You have to reapply for your license every 3 years too and you have to be here 15 years straight to then be considered for an application for a “local” license.

There’s also no NHS here so you either need health insurance or it’s £50 a time for a Dr’s appointment :skull:

[Glenn.]

Exactly, and tbh the “beauty” aspect of it wears thing very quickly, going to the beach every weekend gets boring


That’s just means the prices in London are extortionate too :skull:

Ok well I’m not going to take the opinion to too many alcoholic hostel dwellers seriously but thanks for your input all the same

When I tell you I screamed

[Glenn.]

And London is a complete and utter ****hole lmao

[Withano]

Right so I’m currently looking for flats and I think I’ve just found the perfect one, it says on the site to email the estate agent obviously to proceed, but I’ve never done this before, what do I need to put in the email so that I don’t like an absolute **** :eyes:

Any help appreciated :hee:


Edit: ok i clicked email agent and it’s literally a box with a 200 character limit, you can’t even send a proper email, so I just said I’m interested please could I be provided with more details


Stay tuned for more exciting updates!!

Literally anything. They’d jump on anybody that gives them attention

[caprimint]

And London is a complete and utter ****hole lmao
you are from essex

:laugh2:

[Glenn.]

you are from essex

:laugh2:

No I’m not :skull:

[caprimint]

No I’m not :skull:
damn, your friends lied

[Oliver_W]

The house prices really do shock me. We’ve been to look at a house in Cornwall that is 4 bed with 2/3 guest houses on the grounds that costs £430k which I’ve told him is just a much better deal in an area that is just as nice, but I think he’s secretly holding out hope for Guernsey :laugh:

Maaate I love the entire West Country, Im gonna go there for my "forever home by the end of the decade <3 Probably somewhere around Boscastle/Tintagel...


Smiffero, rental agents can be right little hitlers about renting to people with proven incomes, is your profession one you could easily get a new position in once you move?

[Smithy]

Maaate I love the entire West Country, Im gonna go there for my "forever home by the end of the decade <3 Probably somewhere around Boscastle/Tintagel...


Smiffero, rental agents can be right little hitlers about renting to people with proven incomes, is your profession one you could easily get a new position in once you move?

No because I was in offshore finance skskksk there’s lots of transferable skills though.

HOWEVER I am a fully trained pharmaceutical dispenser so that’s a useful qualification for me in the middle of a pandemic. ALSO oomf has a business and says there’s a job there if I need it

[Cherie]

Yeah, unless they work for the states they can’t really do much apart from point him in the right direction. You have to reapply for your license every 3 years too and you have to be here 15 years straight to then be considered for an application for a “local” license.

There’s also no NHS here so you either need health insurance or it’s £50 a time for a Dr’s appointment :skull:

:oh: Smithy immigrating from his Island Paradise to take advantage of the NHS

on a serious note what is happening on there re Covid testing, do you pay then :shrug:

[Smithy]

:oh: Smithy immigrating from his Island Paradise to take advantage of the NHS

on a serious note what is happening on there re Covid testing, do you pay then :shrug:

Excuse me I’m British born thank you! :hmph:

There’s no Covid here and hasn’t been for about 3 months now, people who come into the island have to isolate for two weeks and then they’re tested. But because there’s only one flight a day now there’s a max of 80 people coming into the island at any one time, so the states pay for testing. Obviously if people had to pay for it themselves I imagine they’d be much more reluctant to do so.

[Cherie]

Excuse me I’m British born thank you! :hmph:

There’s no Covid here and hasn’t been for about 3 months now, people who come into the island have to isolate for two weeks and then they’re tested. But because there’s only one flight a day now there’s a max of 80 people coming into the island at any one time, so the states pay for testing. Obviously if people had to pay for it themselves I imagine they’d be much more reluctant to do so.

ah right, so how did you end up on Guersney, beautiful as it looks I can imagine it can get a bit quiet at times

[Smithy]

ah right, so how did you end up on Guersney, beautiful as it looks I can imagine it can get a bit quiet at times

My (now ex) boyfriend :laugh:

[Oliver_W]

No because I was in offshore finance skskksk there’s lots of transferable skills though.

HOWEVER I am a fully trained pharmaceutical dispenser so that’s a useful qualification for me in the middle of a pandemic. ALSO oomf has a business and says there’s a job there if I need it

tbh yeah that does sound like enough to convince the letting people you're not gonna screw 'em over and turn into a squatter:) though it might be an idea to ask your friend if s/he can put the offer in writing, just so you have something to show the agents.

[Captain.Remy]

My (now ex) boyfriend :laugh:

Then Manchester is the right place for "getting over your ex" kind of sex :joker: TRUST ME!

[thesheriff443]

Smithy is gonna be like Oliver Twist when the artful dodger introduces him to faggen.

[AnnieK]

Then Manchester is the right place for "getting over your ex" kind of sex :joker: TRUST ME!

You make Manchester sound like a proper den of iniquity :laugh:

[Black Dagger]

I swear to god if I come into another thread about Manchester and see Stacey hating I'm gonna ****ing smack her.

[Oliver_W]

Smithy is gonna be like Oliver Twist when the artful dodger introduces him to faggen.

My dad used to sing the "never before has a boy wanted more" to me all the time when I was little...

[Smithy]

Then Manchester is the right place for "getting over your ex" kind of sex :joker: TRUST ME!

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BruisedDenseEeve-size_restricted.gif

[Captain.Remy]

You make Manchester sound like a proper den of iniquity :laugh:

Only a little because it's part of the fun when you're young. But it's a little part, because Manchester is really nice city overall. I thought the people were more open than in London, more caring too. The music scene was nice, and loads of good places to eat! It's one of those cities you need to embrace totally, it can be a lot to take in sometimes:joker:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Me turning up at smithy’s at 3am after a row with mummy over the tv remote

https://i.imgur.com/QdPRSxI.jpg

[Marsh.]

:joker:

[Smithy]

Me turning up at smithy’s at 3am after a row with mummy over the tv remote

https://i.imgur.com/QdPRSxI.jpg

:skull::skull::skull::skull:

[Smithy]

Only a little because it's part of the fun when you're young. But it's a little part, because Manchester is really nice city overall. I thought the people were more open than in London, more caring too. The music scene was nice, and loads of good places to eat! It's one of those cities you need to embrace totally, it can be a lot to take in sometimes:joker:

Definitely, I’ve been to both London and Manchester a handful of times in people in Manchester are always so much politer than in London. People in London are far too pretentious

[AnnieK]

Only a little because it's part of the fun when you're young. But it's a little part, because Manchester is really nice city overall. I thought the people were more open than in London, more caring too. The music scene was nice, and loads of good places to eat! It's one of those cities you need to embrace totally, it can be a lot to take in sometimes:joker:


I love that you embraced all it has to offer :laugh:
When were you here? I agree there is plenty for everyone in Manchester and despite what DouglasS said in another thread about people being rude people in general are friendly, Mancs will treat you as you treat them...be an arse and get treated like that but if you're friendly so will they be. Glad you found them like that too :love:

[Captain.Remy]

I love that you embraced all it has to offer :laugh:
When were you here? I agree there is plenty for everyone in Manchester and despite what DouglasS said in another thread about people being rude people in general are friendly, Mancs will treat you as you treat them...be an arse and get treated like that but if you're friendly so will they be. Glad you found them like that too :love:

I did an internship there in 2011, I stayed for 6 months. I had a blast!
University wanted to send me to London but I've lived there before so I said "oh no! send me to the North!" :joker: The local Uni rugby team I trained with helped me discover A LOT of places! :laugh:

[Niamh.]

My (now ex) boyfriend [emoji23]Ah sorry to hear that Smithy, you two were together a long time, weren't you?

[Liam-]

Ignore the Londoners, Manchester is great

[Smithy]

Ah sorry to hear that Smithy, you two were together a long time, weren't you?

Yeah, it would have been 8 years in September :shocked: but it’s all very amicable, so I’m hopeful that once I’m gone we can still stay friends and in contact.

[thesheriff443]

Yeah, it would have been 8 years in September :shocked: but it’s all very amicable, so I’m hopeful that once I’m gone we can still stay friends and in contact.

Sorry about your split 8 years is a long time.

Hope your move is a good one.

[Niamh.]

Yeah, it would have been 8 years in September :shocked: but it’s all very amicable, so I’m hopeful that once I’m gone we can still stay friends and in contact.That's good, best of luck with your new adventures [emoji173]

[DouglasS]

I love that you embraced all it has to offer :laugh:
When were you here? I agree there is plenty for everyone in Manchester and despite what DouglasS said in another thread about people being rude people in general are friendly, Mancs will treat you as you treat them...be an arse and get treated like that but if you're friendly so will they be. Glad you found them like that too :love:

I live in Manchester also and I’m just speaking from my
Experience :shrug:

People in Manchester are a lot more ruder than down south - in my opinion

I will be looking to move when the pandemic is over

[Smithy]

That's good, best of luck with your new adventures [emoji173]

Thank you :love:

[Firewire]

Ooh I’ll be in Manchester for work in September for a couple of months

[Firewire]

I don’t have much experience of the city but my friend lived in Salford last year and her flat was really nice

[Smithy]

Ooh I’ll be in Manchester for work in September for a couple of months

I don’t have much experience of the city but my friend lived in Salford last year and her flat was really nice

COL found dead when us and Lucas hit Canal street hen

[Marsh.]

COL found dead when us and Lucas hit Canal street hen

I think it'll be you found dead in that scenario.

[UserSince2005]

Manchester is a nice step up from Guernsey. London would eat you up.

[Smithy]

Manchester is a nice step up from Guernsey. London would eat you up.

London is full of obnoxious arseholes hen, I’ll stick with me lovley northerners

[UserSince2005]

London is full of obnoxious arseholes hen, I’ll stick with me lovley northerners

Yes we are ravenous when I comes to fresh meat

[Doogle]

Some of my fave nights out ever were Manchester

[Kate!]

Manchester is brilliant for nightlife. I adore Canal Street.

Good luck with your move Smithy and may you be very happy and prosper xx

[Black Dagger]

I think it'll be you found dead in that scenario.

Listen here fat arse, don't get jealous bc you're not invited.

[caprimint]

London is full of obnoxious arseholes hen, I’ll stick with me lovley northerners
Have you even ever been to London before? London is the friendliest city I've been to in the UK and I've been to many/most of the big ones.

And also from my experiences the south is way friendlier/more welcoming in general (Liverpool/Chester were great though)

[caprimint]

I swear to god if I come into another thread about Manchester and see Stacey hating I'm gonna ****ing smack her.
Someone sounds jealous that they don't live in London to me!

[Black Dagger]

Someone sounds jealous that they don't live in London to me!

Sis I've literally never dreamt of living in London in my life.

[thesheriff443]

Smithy ends up renting a double wardrobe with an on suite, a bucket in the corner.

Sharing it with three other first time visitors to Manchester.

[Cherie]

Wherever you live your life your social life is often dictated by who you work with and they can hail from anywhere in the world :hee:

[Smithy]

Have you even ever been to London before? London is the friendliest city I've been to in the UK and I've been to many/most of the big ones.

And also from my experiences the south is way friendlier/more welcoming in general (Liverpool/Chester were great though)

Yes numerous times. And living in a hostel spending most of the time drunk isn’t experiencing the real London either :shrug:

[Jessica.]

Me turning up at smithy’s at 3am after a row with mummy over the tv remote



https://i.imgur.com/QdPRSxI.jpg:laugh3:

[Captain.Remy]

By the way, if you're "Guernsey skinny/twink" you're probably "Manchester fat". That's what I noticed, but since I was bear anyway it didn't matter to me :joker: But I heard young twinks saying that they feel fat since they moved there, I- :skull:

[caprimint]

Yes numerous times. And living in a hostel spending most of the time drunk isn’t experiencing the real London either :shrug:
Agreed, whoever would suggest doing that :conf:

[Smithy]

By the way, if you're "Guernsey skinny/twink" you're probably "Manchester fat". That's what I noticed, but since I was bear anyway it didn't matter to me :joker: But I heard young twinks saying that they feel fat since they moved there, I- :skull:

Good job I’m good looking and have a massive wang then isn’t it

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/0a/de/db0ade38d6b859a65034475cda9398d6.gif

[Captain.Remy]

Good job I’m good looking and have a massive wang then isn’t it

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/0a/de/db0ade38d6b859a65034475cda9398d6.gif

Said who though? ksksks

Just felt like I had to warn you :laugh::laugh:

[Liam-]

There is, imagine London being nice :umm2:

[DouglasS]

By the way, if you're "Guernsey skinny/twink" you're probably "Manchester fat". That's what I noticed, but since I was bear anyway it didn't matter to me :joker: But I heard young twinks saying that they feel fat since they moved there, I- :skull:

I don’t know much about these terminologies and everything but I’m pretty sure I’ve been told a twink is a young / feminine looking guy - usually between the age of 18-25. I think Smithy is older than 25? So by Manchester standards Smithy will not fall into that category, or will not be desired for people who want ‘twinks’

I’m pretty sure when you’re above that age you no longer fit Into that mould and are typically deemed as unattractive and require some form of muscle to be deemed conventionally attractive as people aren’t attracted to ‘old skinny men’ as my lgbt friends have said. I feel like Manchester lgbt scene is quite shallow in this sense, as I wouldn’t say 25+ is even remotely old, but I guess for a ‘twink’ it is

[Barry.]

I don’t know much about these terminologies and everything but I’m pretty sure I’ve been told a twink is a young / feminine looking guy - usually between the age of 18-25. I think Smithy is older than 25? So by Manchester standards Smithy will not fall into that category, or will not be desired for people who want ‘twinks’

I’m pretty sure when you’re above that age you no longer fit Into that mould and are typically deemed as unattractive and require some form of muscle to be deemed conventionally attractive as people aren’t attracted to old skinny men.



There are twinks over 25 I think. Trying to think.

[Barry.]

Would Brent Corrigan still be class as a twink? He's 30 odd now.

[Smithy]

I mean the whole twink thing is a joke anyway but glad to see it upsets some people enough to feel like they have to write a dissertation disproving it x

[Amy Jade]

Manchester is way nicer than London and my boyfriend has lived in both for work and he just agreed with me. London is nice don't get me wrong but Manchester and the people are just way better in my opinion.

[Liam-]

There are twinks over 25 I think. Trying to think.

Matthew Gray Gubler says hey

[Marsh.]

Hey, I don't know much about....

*publishes essay*

You really gave that joke some serious thought, huh?

[Barry.]

Matthew Gray Gubler says hey

Oh yes he's a twink deffo.

[Daniel-X]

Manchester is a great city (I do prefer Liverpool myself but Manchester is still great!), ignore what people are saying Smithy :love: it’s a HUGE city and has something to offer for everyone.

[UserSince2005]

it’s a HUGE city

Lol its tiny. its a ****ing town. I was a big fish in a small pond when i lived there, i felt suffocated.

[Marsh.]

Lol its tiny. its a ****ing town. I was a big fish in a small pond when i lived there, i felt suffocated.

Surprised the entirety of the UK can hold onto you, big guy. :flutter:

[Braden]

I’m excited for you, Smithy.

I hope all goes well. I know how stressful it can be to move to a new place (as I’m sure a lot of people do) but all I can tell you is to embrace change. In terms of the housing, I think luck plays a part in it so my advice is to constantly search to improve your chances of luck.

[Dogeatdog]

London isn’t all bad, there’s a few ****holes and admittedly it is overpriced hence why many would avoid to live here but I suppose everyone’s experiences are different. I’ve never been to Manchester personally (although I would be very inclined to visit if Hacienda was still open :laugh:) but I’m sure it has its good and bad areas like anywhere else. Whatever you choose Smithy I wish you the best of luck with the move :thumbs:

[Dogeatdog]

On the subject of twinks, I had a Twinkie cake for the first time today and they’re amazing. Flipping expensive tho.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

On the subject of twinks, I had a Twinkie cake for the first time today and they’re amazing. Flipping expensive tho.

The first twink you’ve had in your mouth was it?

[Smithy]

Update: they emailed saying I needed to be in employment in order to get a flat with them, I explained my situation and said I’d pay 6 months rent in advance (on a 6 month lease) and that after that could we review the situation and they emailed me back to organise a viewing :fc::fc:

[Oliver_W]

Update: they emailed saying I needed to be in employment in order to get a flat with them, I explained my situation and said I’d pay 6 months rent in advance (on a 6 month lease) and that after that could we review the situation and they emailed me back to organise a viewing :fc::fc:

King of negotiations!

[Cherie]

Update: they emailed saying I needed to be in employment in order to get a flat with them, I explained my situation and said I’d pay 6 months rent in advance (on a 6 month lease) and that after that could we review the situation and they emailed me back to organise a viewing :fc::fc:

sounds promising!

[Dogeatdog]

The first twink you’ve had in your mouth was it?

https://i.ibb.co/tD49HYL/2-FFD873-E-1669-492-B-BE96-3-AEEA10-DA83-E.jpg

“Your naughty, you are you’re naughtyy”.

[Dogeatdog]

Update: they emailed saying I needed to be in employment in order to get a flat with them, I explained my situation and said I’d pay 6 months rent in advance (on a 6 month lease) and that after that could we review the situation and they emailed me back to organise a viewing :fc::fc:

Sounds great. Hopefully the viewing goes all good too :thumbs:

[Jigs]

This thread makes me want to visit Manchester

[Smithy]

This thread makes me want to visit Manchester

Come visit :clap1:


Tibb night out on canal street?

[Ammi]

....’ and they emailed me back to organise a viewing ..’....King of organising viewings...:flutter:..

[Ammi]

...good luck, Smithy...I really hope that you get it but if you don’t it’s because there’s another excellent flat that you’re going to get...

[Marsh.]

...good luck, Smithy...I really hope that you get it but if you don’t it’s because there’s another excellent flat that you’re going to get...

Either that or he's just not that lucky and will have to kiss goodbye to his dreams. :(

[caprimint]

Oh and btw be careful of being scammed with offers like that!!!!

[Smithy]

Booked my boat for next Saturday :omgno: then got a viewing for the flat the following Tuesday

Keep everything crossed for me ladies!

[Marsh.]

Immigrants coming over here on boats! :fist:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

https://i.ibb.co/tD49HYL/2-FFD873-E-1669-492-B-BE96-3-AEEA10-DA83-E.jpg

“Your naughty, you are you’re naughtyy”.

SCREAMING

[Denver]

Booked my boat for next Saturday :omgno: then got a viewing for the flat the following Tuesday

Keep everything crossed for me ladies!

Not a boat :skull:, can't you get like a small plane?

[Ammi]

...us on Saturday when your boat crossing lands ...

https://media.giphy.com/media/u6ILgM13Hc0MM/giphy.gif


....it’s all looking marvellous, everything crossed, Smithy...and good luck...:love:..

[thesheriff443]

Not a boat :skull:, can't you get like a small plane?

He is going for the Kate winslets scene in titanic

Arms out stretched With celine deon blasting out, my heart will go on.

[Cherie]

Immigrants coming over here on boats! :fist:

Smithy’s inflatable intercepted by Priti who will turn him back :fc:

[Firewire]

Not a boat :skull:, can't you get like a small plane?

I would imagine you can’t get a car onto a small plane

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

I would imagine you can’t get a car onto a small plane

Fghjhgg

[Jessica.]

I would imagine you can’t get a car onto a small plane

He could tie it on at the back maybe

[Smithy]

Not a boat :skull:, can't you get like a small plane?

Yes but 1. I’m bringing my car and all my possessions and 2. Atm the only operational flight is to Southampton bc of Corona so I’d have to get an 11 hour train ride afterwards and who has time for that my love? not I!

[Smithy]

...us on Saturday when your boat crossing lands ...

https://media.giphy.com/media/u6ILgM13Hc0MM/giphy.gif


....it’s all looking marvellous, everything crossed, Smithy...and good luck...:love:..
I expect balloons upon docking!

Thanks :hee:
I would imagine you can’t get a car onto a small plane

Nnn :skull:

[Kizzy]

Have you lived there before? If you're thinking of buying property in a town you really do get what you pay for, if it's cheap it may mean the area is not great, once you buy you're stuck there. Have a good think about it.

[Smithy]

I’m renting Kizzy

[Oliver_W]

I’m renting Kizzy

Oh yeah, how much does Kizzy cost?

[Denver]

Yes but 1. I’m bringing my car and all my possessions and 2. Atm the only operational flight is to Southampton bc of Corona so I’d have to get an 11 hour train ride afterwards and who has time for that my love? not I!

Well I never knew that did i

[Gstar]

Having money saved up is always a huge help when moving, as far as landlord/agent emails it’s just a regular “I’m interested, can I arrange a viewing” type of thing. At the end of the day you’re the one giving them money so they’ll be ‘grafting’ too

A very important thing is to ALWAYS double check the pricing, so many ads say a certain price but when you actually go to the viewing they will drop all the other fees (basically a lot of them lie)

Ask for what you’d be paying in TOTAL to move in and also mention any agency/further fees, because like I said (can’t stress this enough) so many DON’T mention this on the ad which I think is very deceitful and definitely something you don’t need when travelling from a different city

[Josy]

Ok take notice.

I've been through cleaned and handed out infraction due to the last few pages, if you got banned, good! learn from it or it will be longer next time, if you didnt then think yourself lucky you recieved the infraction earlier on in the thread because to be perfectly honest the comments posted towards other members further along the thread were actually sickening, this needs to stop.

And before anyone barges in with either she done this or he done that, save it! The pack mentality that's becoming more and more obvious in threads like this is completely unacceptable and it's always the same members showing up with the same revolting comments every time, and the selective reporting of it needs to stop too, dont bother reporting 'bullying' of members you see as friends when you are ignoring horrible comments on the same page from the same members

[Smithy]

So, back on the topic of lamps

[Denver]

Having money saved up is always a huge help when moving, as far as landlord/agent emails it’s just a regular “I’m interested, can I arrange a viewing” type of thing. At the end of the day you’re the one giving them money so they’ll be ‘grafting’ too

A very important thing is to ALWAYS double check the pricing, so many ads say a certain price but when you actually go to the viewing they will drop all the other fees (basically a lot of them lie)

Ask for what you’d be paying in TOTAL to move in and also mention any agency/further fees, because like I said (can’t stress this enough) so many DON’T mention this on the ad which I think is very deceitful and definitely something you don’t need when travelling from a different city

I screwed myself over with this by not having the money saved

[Crimson Dynamo]

So, back on the topic of lamps

good season, 4th place and after the transfer ban too

[Liam-]

Can’t beat a nice floor lamp

[Smithy]

I actually don’t even know what it comes with, it says fully furnished but does that just mean bed and sofa or like Kettle and Lamps? Just don’t know girls

[Denver]

I actually don’t even know what it comes with, it says fully furnished but does that just mean bed and sofa or like Kettle and Lamps? Just don’t know girls

Have you sent them an email to ask?

[Jake.]

Does it not mention appliances?

[Liam-]

I’d assume that means it comes with everything, white goods and electrical appliances

[Smithy]

Have you sent them an email to ask?
No my viewing is next Tuesday so I figure I’ll just wait and find out
Does it not mention appliances?

No it just says internal fixtures, fittings and furniture may vary

[AnnieK]

I've only rented once years ago....it was fully furnished and literally had everything....pots, pans, cutlery, all kitchen stuff. Only thing I needed was bedding and towels etc. There was even a tv although I asked the landlord to remove that as I had a better one.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

literally had everything....pots, pans, cutlery, all kitchen stuff.

Fetch the bolt cutters :love:

[Smithy]

Fetch the bolt cutters :love:

Narcissist!

[Smithy]

I've only rented once years ago....it was fully furnished and literally had everything....pots, pans, cutlery, all kitchen stuff. Only thing I needed was bedding and towels etc. There was even a tv although I asked the landlord to remove that as I had a better one.

Think I’d rather have my own towels and bedding tbf :laugh:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Narcissist!

https://www.badgirlsweb.co.uk/images/screen_grabs/series_4/episode_16/full_size/s4e16-001_neil_di-wedding_photo1.jpg

[Ammi]

...did you see there is a tv series...Manctopia: Billion Pound Property Boom...starting in the next week or two on BBC2...if you want to meet your new city and some of your neighbours...

[DouglasS]

I actually don’t even know what it comes with, it says fully furnished but does that just mean bed and sofa or like Kettle and Lamps? Just don’t know girls

I’ve been renting in Manchester and none of them so far have had kettles or microwaves Etc, and were advertised as fully furnished. It’s usually just the basics. Although one had a bedroom lamp, so it just depends on the flats I guess

[user104658]

I actually don’t even know what it comes with, it says fully furnished but does that just mean bed and sofa or like Kettle and Lamps? Just don’t know girls

In my experience it's meant beds and other large furnishings (sofa, bedroom furnishings etc.) and usually kitchen appliances like microwave/kettle but NOT standalone appliances in other rooms (like bedside lamps, TV etc.).

The only places I've rented furnished were private rentals aimed at groups of students, though.

The risk of course is that you either don't like the furnishings or they're poor quality/uncomfortable. The mattresses in my final student place were awful, for example. Whether or not you can replace them is usually down to whether or not the landlord can remove & store what's there... so "larger" professional landlords (if they're good ones) will often be able to do that so you could buy your own bed/sofa or whatever but smaller landlords (e.g. people who only rent out one property via an agent) probably won't be able to store furniture, so being able to use your own would depend on having storage space like a garage.

[user104658]

Also "unfurnished" does usually include white goods; cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine but not small appliances like microwave (unless they're built into a fitted kitchen).

[Josy]

Why not appoint mods who use the site and not your mates who don't. That might help?Why post a pointless comment that relates in no way at all to my post or anything that happened in the thread?

The fact is it's the same members on here that to put quite bluntly seriously need to grow the hell up, constant aimed comments, insults and arguing, thriving off of any drama at all, if someone online that you dont even know really gets to you that much then use the ignore feature and basically get over it.

[Smithy]

Just had an email to say my viewing has been cancelled because the landlord has accepted an offer from someone else :fist:

[Ammi]

...awwww, there’ll be another apartment, Smithy...there isnt only one available apartment in Manchester which is perfect for you...:hug:...

[Ammi]

...have you tried this site...


https://mapartments.co.uk/

[Ammi]

https://www.onthemarket.com/to-rent/flats-apartments/manchester/

[thesheriff443]

Just had an email to say my viewing has been cancelled because the landlord has accepted an offer from someone else :fist:

Would not worry about it, you were just a stand by renter by the sound of it.

Don’t jump at the first one you see aswell, you can sign up to six months of hell if you are not careful.

[user104658]

Just had an email to say my viewing has been cancelled because the landlord has accepted an offer from someone else :fist:Lovely folks... Got it for their daughter, I heard... But now say they're going to use it as a refuge for stray cats as she, quote, "wouldn't be caught dead in filthy Manchester, London 4 lyf, skull".

[Smithy]

Oh HANG ON LADIES, there’s another flat in the same complex available

[Smithy]

...awwww, there’ll be another apartment, Smithy...there isnt only one available apartment in Manchester which is perfect for you...:hug:...

...have you tried this site...


https://mapartments.co.uk/

https://www.onthemarket.com/to-rent/flats-apartments/manchester/

Thank you, will take a look at these now

[Cherie]

YOu will do better when you are are there and can schedule viewings faster, have all your paperwork in order, references? you will need a fake one from your ex ...

[Smithy]

YOu will do better when you are are there and can schedule viewings faster, have all your paperwork in order, references? you will need a fake one from your ex ...

Yeah, I think If I’d been in the UK I’d have been able to view the property last week and potentially have made an offer.

I’ve just had a look at one that ammi sent me and they’ve already called and said they could move me in this week if I wanted to :joker:

[Niamh.]

Yeah, I think If I’d been in the UK I’d have been able to view the property last week and potentially have made an offer.

I’ve just had a look at one that ammi sent me and they’ve already called and said they could move me in this week if I wanted to :joker:

Ammi finding homes for TiBB homeless

[Cherie]

Yeah, I think If I’d been in the UK I’d have been able to view the property last week and potentially have made an offer.

I’ve just had a look at one that ammi sent me and they’ve already called and said they could move me in this week if I wanted to :joker:

I would be wary of that tbh, good rentals are not that easy to come by, maybe its different in Manchester though

[Liam-]

Ammi is turning into our very own Martin Roberts

[Crimson Dynamo]

meh, parmy sleeps in the middle of roundabouts when needed

what is all this wanting and actual house?

young people today, i ask you

:bored:

[DouglasS]

Just had an email to say my viewing has been cancelled because the landlord has accepted an offer from someone else :fist:

I’d suggest making a full day of bookings from different complexes, no such thing as too many (just give yourself an hour from each one for travel or if they’re running late). Because if you have just one or two, they may cancel on the day and then you spent a lot of money to come for potentially nothing.

I booked 5 viewings when I came to visit Manchester, and one ended up cancelling during the morning so I viewed 4

[DouglasS]

Coronavirus has impacted the estate market quite a lot, my friend who is an estate agent said so many flat complexes, especially newly builds, were pretty empty and needing people to move in ASAP. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dodgy.

It’s mainly due to people being furloughed at 80%, or losing their jobs, or not wanting to move/afford renting and moving back in with parents

[Cherie]

Coronavirus has impacted the estate market quite a lot, my friend who is an estate agent said so many flat complexes, especially newly builds, were pretty empty and needing people to move in ASAP. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dodgy

oh maybe, in that case haggle, it might be a renters market

[DouglasS]

Smithy to move into my flat complex in Salford :skull:

[AnnieK]

I would be wary of that tbh, good rentals are not that easy to come by, maybe its different in Manchester though

They've been throwing up apartment blocks for fun for the past few years. Any bit of land come available and there are apartments to rent there.

[Cherie]

They've been throwing up apartment blocks for fun for the past few years. Any bit of land come available and there are apartments to rent there.

aw right, Smithy could end up in a complex on his own at that rate

[Crimson Dynamo]

i wonder is he will support Citeh or the UNited team?

[AnnieK]

i wonder is he will support Citeh or the UNited team?

Better be Red :fist:

[Smithy]

...have you tried this site...


https://mapartments.co.uk/

Just had a look through these (they called me up too :conf2:) they're stunning, but the compact (lets call a spade a spade here) is tiny and even the available medium ones dont have a very big lounge area. I think as well it doesnt even include council tax in the total cost? so even though it says £203 a week, it'd end up being £950 or so a month with council tax wouldnt it?

Im not really how council tax works tbf we dont have it here sksksk

[Smithy]

Oh i'd get 25% for living on my own but STILL

[Smithy]

Anyway there's another one ive found on the second link you sent ammi and shes gorgeous!

Ive requested more info and vieweing and i'll book numerous viewings in one day too

[Smithy]

Ugh, found a gorgeous 2 bed for £700 if anyone wants to go halves

[Jake.]

Ugh, found a gorgeous 2 bed for £700 if anyone wants to go halves

What’re the bedroom sizes? 👀

[Smithy]

What’re the bedroom sizes? 👀

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/55772540?utm_source=v1:5bWFDybfWx7C7AGpeagt7mP3Pgc qjuqJ&utm_medium=api

Only shows one :think:

[Crimson Dynamo]

i remember renting my palatial flat in Maida Vale. Directly below Bros :flutter:. I could be in the Warwick Castle rub-a-dub inside 3 minutes once i had dodged the crowd of girls at the front door. LOvely part of town was Maida Vale.

https://a19c53f45b440f049d21-3f2703e71e5f5fed646a243f2d21abcb.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.c om/property_image.x800.v1/for-sale/Maida-Vale-London-W9/72634/72634_6eqa2nysf1z0deggb4pky478g.jpg

[Crimson Dynamo]

i was about 4th floor of Clive Court, but it was too hot and you could not control your own heat so I moved to St JOhns Wood.

[Oliver_W]

Y'know ... if you've got enough savings to pay six months upfront, you could afford the deposit for a shared ownership mortage.

[Ammi]

What’re the bedroom sizes? 👀

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/55772540?utm_source=v1:5bWFDybfWx7C7AGpeagt7mP3Pgc qjuqJ&utm_medium=api

Only shows one :think:

...it says two spacious bedrooms So they may be a good size...

[user104658]

Y'know ... if you've got enough savings to pay six months upfront, you could afford the deposit for a shared ownership mortage.You need proof of income for a mortgage tho.

[Captain.Remy]

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/55772540?utm_source=v1:5bWFDybfWx7C7AGpeagt7mP3Pgc qjuqJ&utm_medium=api

Only shows one :think:

I remember Kenyon Lane! That's a nice neighborhood.

If not already planned, try to plan 3-4 days there to plan viewings, get a feeling of the area, shops, time to take the bus etc And Grindr mapping obviously :laugh:

Also, very important, but go to each place you visit by nightfall/evening before or after the viewings. If it's a noisy area by night, or noisy neighbours, that's usually a showstopper.

[Jake.]

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/details/55772540?utm_source=v1:5bWFDybfWx7C7AGpeagt7mP3Pgc qjuqJ&utm_medium=api

Only shows one :think:

Seems adequate but if the other one’s bigger I want that one

[Smithy]

Size queen :rolleyes:

[Ammi]

...good luck, apartment hunting today, guys...:love:...

[Ammi]

Size queen :rolleyes:

...feeling like a total bitch when you use the rolleyes emoticon...?...

[Smithy]

...feeling like a total bitch when you use the rolleyes emoticon...?...

:hehe:


Update girls! Found another one and I’ve been sent a video of the flat as a virtual tour, I really like the look of it so I’ve asked what the Lettings agent what the next steps are :fc:!

[Firewire]

:hehe:


Update girls! Found another one and I’ve been sent a video of the flat as a virtual tour, I really like the look of it so I’ve asked what the Lettings agent what the next steps are :fc:!

Make sure you actually are able to view it fully before you sign / agree anything

The flat might look nice but it could also stink of piss.

[Ammi]

.....oooooo, my...

[Ammi]

...how many bedrooms..?...

[Smithy]

Make sure you actually are able to view it fully before you sign / agree anything

The flat might look nice but it could also stink of piss.
Skskksk yeah I will for sure
...how many bedrooms..?...

1!

Although I am still tempted by that 2 bed one too :worry:

[Ammi]

Skskksk yeah I will for sure


1!

Although I am still tempted by that 2 bed one too :worry:

....:laugh:...size queen..:rolleyes:...

[Smithy]

You know me ammi!

[Marsh.]

The flat might look nice but it could also stink of piss.

That's after he moves in.

[Mokka]

Although I am still tempted by that 2 bed one too :worry:

That's after he moves in.

Sounds like Marsh would like to be your roommate!

[Smithy]

Sounds like Marsh would like to be your roommate!

You should see the beggy messages he keeps sending me on WhatsApp :rolleyes:

[reece(:]

Best of luck! I've got 3 weeks myself to find a new place in Newcastle shaking.

[Barry.]

Good luck moving Smithy.

[Smithy]

Best of luck! I've got 3 weeks myself to find a new place in Newcastle shaking.
Ahh good luck sis!
Good luck moving Smithy.

Thanks :hee:

[Smithy]

Also will pay someone to come pack for me

[Ammi]

...in this heat, you don’t have enough money to pay me, Smithy...

[Ammi]

...ughhhhh, I feel for you...:hug:..

[Smithy]

It’s not even the heat (it’s actually nice here today, warm but with a breeze) it’s trying to figure out what to pack where and if it’ll even fit in the car :skull:

[Mokka]

I'll do it, but my fee includes an international flight!

[Ammi]

...maybe prioritise with the heavier stuff because if it all didn’t fit in the car...the lighter stuff would be easier to post on as an option..?..I’m seriously useless at packing, I just scream at it if it doesn’t go in the case or box, give it an evil stare...

[Ammi]

I'll do it, but my fee includes an international flight!

...there you go...worth the money, I would say...

[Smithy]

I'll do it, but my fee includes an international flight!
I’ll be gone by the time you get here :fist:
...maybe prioritise with the heavier stuff because if it all didn’t fit in the car...the lighter stuff would be easier to post on as an option..?..I’m seriously useless at packing, I just scream at it if it doesn’t go in the case or box, give it an evil stare...

I don’t really have a lot of big/bulky stuff, I’d say 90% if my stuff is going in bin bags, it’s more the little bitty stuff that I’m wondering the best way to pack

[Ammi]

I’ll be gone by the time you get here :fist:


I don’t really have a lot of big/bulky stuff, I’d say 90% if my stuff is going in bin bags, it’s more the little bitty stuff that I’m wondering the best way to pack

...like ornament/type things...?..I would just put mine in a bit of bubble wrap or kitchen roll and put them in the bin bags between t-shirts/underwear/soft clothing....

[Ammi]

...but then I am rubbish at packing...:laugh:...

[Smithy]

...like ornament/type things...?..I would just put mine in a bit of bubble wrap or kitchen roll and put them in the bin bags between t-shirts/underwear/soft clothing....

Yeah sort of? Also have a “man drawer” which is just full of ****e but it’s useful ****e :laugh:

[Ammi]

Yeah sort of? Also have a “man drawer” which is just full of ****e but it’s useful ****e :laugh:

...could those things be put in the bags between clothing as well, to cushion it from breakages...it would be best to keep it all together in one or two bags marked man drawer stuff, to make it easier at the other end as well...

[Mokka]

He won't hire me Ammi if you keep giving him all this sound advice :fist:

[Ammi]

....yeah, don’t listen to me, I’m a rubbish packer and everything will be broken at the other end...what you want, what you really, really want is a Mokka...(...flight not included but essential if you want your stuff to get there safely...)...

[Liam-]

Put all your bits and pieces in a jar and wrap it in clothes in your suitcase/bag

[Smithy]

Right not being funny but I sent an email at 5pm asking for further details on a flat, the woman came back to me at 2pm saying I’d need to fill in a form then when I asked for it she replied just now saying sorry someone else has made an offer :fist:

Bitch maybe if you replied to my email straight away it woulda been me :fist: