renting in Newcastle
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MrsMiggins said:
Does it have a garage? It would have to be really nice for me to pay that much.
On a side note, it seems to be really common for rental properties to be a bit rough and ready. I've obviously been looking on Rightmove and Zoopla and many of the pics show grubby walls, dated interiors, disgusting 70s carpets etc. Are people really willing to rent places that look like that? I'm not a snob, but if it's going to be my home I don't expect it to look like a house from an episode of Life on Mars...
I had a little look on rightmove the other day when you asked the question. I think you'll find its a mixed bag. A £500pm property in Jesmond is likely to be far worse than a £500pm property in Byker. I too was suprised by some of the photos though. One place had what looked like rubbish lying around the room on one of the pics. Doesn't exactly inspire confidence! When I let my place, I always like it be immaculate to attract the right sort of people. On a side note, it seems to be really common for rental properties to be a bit rough and ready. I've obviously been looking on Rightmove and Zoopla and many of the pics show grubby walls, dated interiors, disgusting 70s carpets etc. Are people really willing to rent places that look like that? I'm not a snob, but if it's going to be my home I don't expect it to look like a house from an episode of Life on Mars...
MrsMiggins said:
Does it have a garage? It would have to be really nice for me to pay that much.
On a side note, it seems to be really common for rental properties to be a bit rough and ready. I've obviously been looking on Rightmove and Zoopla and many of the pics show grubby walls, dated interiors, disgusting 70s carpets etc. Are people really willing to rent places that look like that? I'm not a snob, but if it's going to be my home I don't expect it to look like a house from an episode of Life on Mars...
The rental market is a bit strange in Newcastle. We have been here for 4 years (renting) having moved from the West midlands. The gosforth/jesmond market has a lot of places aimed at student lets, which means they are often scruffy and overpriced. and tbh these areas are not that nice to live - we lived in gosforth when first in the north east, as it seemed to have a good reputation, and good communication to other areas. But in reality, its grubby, and very congested at the times you might want to go anywhere. On a side note, it seems to be really common for rental properties to be a bit rough and ready. I've obviously been looking on Rightmove and Zoopla and many of the pics show grubby walls, dated interiors, disgusting 70s carpets etc. Are people really willing to rent places that look like that? I'm not a snob, but if it's going to be my home I don't expect it to look like a house from an episode of Life on Mars...
Before moving up I came for the day to view rental places, I had drawn up a list of 6 half decent looking places. some of them I ruled out before even going inside (some of these were in the great park estate - which is generally pretty oppressive) eventually plumped for the only one which was actually clean, even though is had the worst 70's swirly carpets I have ever seen. but after 12 months the landlord wanted to hike the rent by 25%! After we left the place sat on the rental market for 9 months before it was reduced back to the level we had paid.
MrsMiggins said:
Does it have a garage? It would have to be really nice for me to pay that much.
On a side note, it seems to be really common for rental properties to be a bit rough and ready. I've obviously been looking on Rightmove and Zoopla and many of the pics show grubby walls, dated interiors, disgusting 70s carpets etc. Are people really willing to rent places that look like that? I'm not a snob, but if it's going to be my home I don't expect it to look like a house from an episode of Life on Mars...
Sadly not, but the area is very safe, there are some lovely cars parked about and there's never any bother.On a side note, it seems to be really common for rental properties to be a bit rough and ready. I've obviously been looking on Rightmove and Zoopla and many of the pics show grubby walls, dated interiors, disgusting 70s carpets etc. Are people really willing to rent places that look like that? I'm not a snob, but if it's going to be my home I don't expect it to look like a house from an episode of Life on Mars...
It was our home but we had to upsize due to children, it's not a student let, it's for young professionals mainly.
I don't think any are dreadful areas (although St Cuthberts certainly used to be).
Low Fell is a good option south of the river, probably the most upscale part of Gateshead, not that it's much of a horse race.
St Cuthberts was dire and doesn't have a whole lot going for it these days in terms of neighbourhood feel, bit of a no mans land on the fringe of Gateshead town centre, which itself is totally absent any charm.
Washington is bloody miles from anywhere and I wouldn't do it myself.
Longbenton looks a nice house, handy for the metro so quick into town or Jesmond and Gosforth. Almost as far out as you can go without actually leaving Newcastle, but definitely well worth considering. Oh and within an easy stagger of the Brandling Villa, a really good pub
Low Fell is a good option south of the river, probably the most upscale part of Gateshead, not that it's much of a horse race.
St Cuthberts was dire and doesn't have a whole lot going for it these days in terms of neighbourhood feel, bit of a no mans land on the fringe of Gateshead town centre, which itself is totally absent any charm.
Washington is bloody miles from anywhere and I wouldn't do it myself.
Longbenton looks a nice house, handy for the metro so quick into town or Jesmond and Gosforth. Almost as far out as you can go without actually leaving Newcastle, but definitely well worth considering. Oh and within an easy stagger of the Brandling Villa, a really good pub
Edited by minimoog on Monday 15th June 20:06
I live in longbenton and have done on and off for 10 years after growing up in gosforth and to be honest I really like it. It's closer to gosforth high st than the great park and as mentioned 10 min walk the the brandling villa and 10 min metro ride to city centre. I'd say about half the houses are rentals but I've generally had young doctors, vets and dentists as neighbours so never had any trouble.
MrsMiggins said:
Thanks 
. Was thinking that staying north of the river would be sensible for when I end up taking the car.
God yes absolutely. You do not want to be commuting over the river by car.. Was thinking that staying north of the river would be sensible for when I end up taking the car.As long as you can live with a fairly bland estate like the one you've suggested I think Longbenton would fit the bill perfectly.
The house in Lowfell is well priced, it's a nice enough street, my Aunt has lived there for over 20years.
It is a pain to get over the river though, I live in Gateshead and work mainly in Lowfell, which makes my commute less than 5 minutes, I hated it when I worked in Newcastle or down the coast.
It is a pain to get over the river though, I live in Gateshead and work mainly in Lowfell, which makes my commute less than 5 minutes, I hated it when I worked in Newcastle or down the coast.
Little Lofty said:
The house in Lowfell is well priced, it's a nice enough street, my Aunt has lived there for over 20years.
It is a pain to get over the river though, I live in Gateshead and work mainly in Lowfell, which makes my commute less than 5 minutes, I hated it when I worked in Newcastle or down the coast.
I live a stone's throw from that house in Low Fell. Working on Team Valley, it's perfect! Getting into Newcastle in rush hour, not so much! A really nice area though, especially that little pocket where that property is. It is a pain to get over the river though, I live in Gateshead and work mainly in Lowfell, which makes my commute less than 5 minutes, I hated it when I worked in Newcastle or down the coast.
MrsMiggins said:
Quick one - any thoughts on Westerhope? Got 2 viewings lined up in that area next week.
a friend of ours lives in Westerhope, seems happy enough and they could get a larger house for their cash than they would manage in somewhere like gosforth - the commute to walker from there would be a bit tedious, I would have thought.sawman said:
a friend of ours lives in Westerhope, seems happy enough and they could get a larger house for their cash than they would manage in somewhere like gosforth - the commute to walker from there would be a bit tedious, I would have thought.
I doubt it would be, if you go straight up Stamfordham Road onto the CME and come off at Newbridge roundabout, turning onto City Road at Swan House roundabout. Same way back. There will be some congestion at peak times, but nothing unmanageable. Baryonyx said:
I doubt it would be, if you go straight up Stamfordham Road onto the CME and come off at Newbridge roundabout, turning onto City Road at Swan House roundabout. Same way back. There will be some congestion at peak times, but nothing unmanageable.
Good to know the best route - I don't often go over there at peak times, but have been stuck before now - might have been unlucky with roadworks or summat
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