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Will. 05-09-2016 04:31 PM

Inside London's "posh" student accommodation
 
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Wealthy undergraduates in the capital are splashing out on plush rooms in a posh skyscrapers - for a massive £1,700-a-month.

Splurging youngsters 'relying on rich parents' are rejecting traditional student digs to stay in the centre of London for a £20,000 annual price tag.


The private rooms, which feature a small double bed, en-suite bathroom, kitchenette and dining area, are located in seven different skyscrapers across the city.

Studios in the Aldgate, east London tower block start at £270 a week, but the most expensive offering is the company's couple studio, at £435 a week.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz4JOqlG685

Will. 05-09-2016 04:34 PM

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Will. 05-09-2016 04:34 PM

It's nice and modern but it's not that luxurious imo, looks cold and those sofas look very uncomfortable. :worry:

Daniel-X 05-09-2016 04:57 PM

It's posh and luxurious for student accommodation though Will?

Crimson Dynamo 05-09-2016 04:58 PM

Good Idea to gather all the wankers together away from the normal students tbh

lewis111 05-09-2016 05:07 PM

£270 a week for that ain't bad
The Uni nearest me is £100 a week and it's as basic as they get

But the fact people are rejecting normal accommodation is a bit frustrating get over yourself and join everyone else

Marsh. 05-09-2016 05:14 PM

If you can afford it, why not?

I should've had rich parents and been a spoiler brat! :fist:

Alf 05-09-2016 05:16 PM

Doesn't look very cosy.

Will. 05-09-2016 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel-X (Post 8964300)
It's posh and luxurious for student accommodation though Will?

Hmm I guess, although I say it's more modern than luxurious?

EDIT: Actually yeah it's pretty luxurious tbh when comparing it to some hotels, I agree.

Daniel-X 05-09-2016 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will. (Post 8964334)
Hmm I guess, although I say it's more modern than luxurious?

It's both, it wouldn't be overly luxurious if they were normal flats but they're student accom.

Will. 05-09-2016 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel-X (Post 8964337)
It's both, it wouldn't be overly luxurious if they were normal flats but they're student accom.

Yeah, It's pretty nice actually comparing it the boarding accommodation at my school.

user104658 05-09-2016 05:51 PM

You can get pretty much the exact same thing in Dundee for < £300 a month :joker:

Then again, you're punished by having to live in Dundee...

But yeah, most cities have purpose built private halls with communal areas with big flatscreens, double beds, en-suite bathrooms etc. For £3000 - £4000 a year. London is just a freakshow.

Shaun 05-09-2016 05:53 PM

I was about to say it's quite nice until I spotted the oven/microwave is basically 2m away from the bed. Not going to get much sleep with the whole room stinking of bloody supernoodles.

user104658 05-09-2016 05:54 PM

The days of "crappy halls" were more or less over even when I was at Uni and that was 10 years ago now :shrug:. My halls weren't TOO dissimilar to this, all en-suite double rooms etc, and my private shared house in 3rd / 4th year was the "nicest" house I've lived in so far :joker:. I mean yeah the furniture was cheap IKEA crap but the house itself was brand new and immaculate. When we moved in. Heh.

reece(: 05-09-2016 05:56 PM

Mine was £120 a week and was pretty nice tbh, I would never pay over £200

smudgie 05-09-2016 07:08 PM

SCutty hole..fancy having a kitchen in between two beds. Naffest of naff:shrug:

Braden 05-09-2016 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier (Post 8964390)
The days of "crappy halls" were more or less over even when I was at Uni and that was 10 years ago now :shrug:. My halls weren't TOO dissimilar to this, all en-suite double rooms etc, and my private shared house in 3rd / 4th year was the "nicest" house I've lived in so far :joker:. I mean yeah the furniture was cheap IKEA crap but the house itself was brand new and immaculate. When we moved in. Heh.

Yeah, I thought this too.

The halls I stayed at for first year were very modern and luxurious. I'm staying at halls again this year and they look pretty similar to the ones pictured above, aside from the fact that I don't have my own kitchen and the living area is much smaller.

arista 05-09-2016 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet (Post 8964301)
Good Idea to gather all the wankers together away from the normal students tbh


Yes LT


I was in Central London
today things are changing fast
More Small flats are being packed it
to older buildings
letting more Buy Direct
or rent.

Kizzy 08-09-2016 06:53 PM

That cushion is £8 at Ikea, I bought my daughter it years ago.
Don't knock Scandinavian design TS the V&A is full of the stuff :laugh:

£270 isn't bad for central London I don't think.


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