Flat or flat/house share required in Edinburgh, anyone?!
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All,
I have tried and will continue to browse the usual sites, however I reckoned on here may throw up something of interest!
Looking to relocate to Edinburgh from early to mid september and looking for a flat for one or a flat to share in the city centre. Ideally looking to pay no more than £400-£450 in rent and including bills, about £550/600 absolute top end.
Professional guy so no junkie student to worry about.
If anyone knows of anything, then I would be interested to hear!
Thanks.
I have tried and will continue to browse the usual sites, however I reckoned on here may throw up something of interest!
Looking to relocate to Edinburgh from early to mid september and looking for a flat for one or a flat to share in the city centre. Ideally looking to pay no more than £400-£450 in rent and including bills, about £550/600 absolute top end.
Professional guy so no junkie student to worry about.
If anyone knows of anything, then I would be interested to hear!
Thanks.
Catz said:
I always advertise my flat on Gumtree so I take it you've looked there?
If you're looking to get a 1 bed flat in the centre I think you realistically need to budget £500/550 and your bills will be over and above that!
Probably best to find a flat share.
Hi,If you're looking to get a 1 bed flat in the centre I think you realistically need to budget £500/550 and your bills will be over and above that!
Probably best to find a flat share.
Yeah, I am keeping tabs on Gumtree on a daily basis as well as zoopla, roomshare.co.uk and a variety of others. I have no doubt that something will come up, however there are some absolute dives on all of the sites which are best avoided!
Maybe I misread your post, but for how long do you intend to stay?
Also, what area of Edinburgh are you looking for? (i.e. around where are you going to work?)
Lots of places will become available with the end of August when the Fringe is over.
As you undoubtedly noticed by now, Edinburgh is expensive. Given your price range, I recommend you concentrate to find something as a Lodger.
Also, what area of Edinburgh are you looking for? (i.e. around where are you going to work?)
Lots of places will become available with the end of August when the Fringe is over.
As you undoubtedly noticed by now, Edinburgh is expensive. Given your price range, I recommend you concentrate to find something as a Lodger.
Newro said:
Maybe I misread your post, but for how long do you intend to stay?
Also, what area of Edinburgh are you looking for? (i.e. around where are you going to work?)
Lots of places will become available with the end of August when the Fringe is over.
As you undoubtedly noticed by now, Edinburgh is expensive. Given your price range, I recommend you concentrate to find something as a Lodger.
Ideally looking to rent for 6-8 months before purchasing. Also, what area of Edinburgh are you looking for? (i.e. around where are you going to work?)
Lots of places will become available with the end of August when the Fringe is over.
As you undoubtedly noticed by now, Edinburgh is expensive. Given your price range, I recommend you concentrate to find something as a Lodger.
Edinburgh is expensive and ideally I am looking for as close to the city centre as practically possible. House or flat share is a definite given the budget I have outlined above. Work is based in the West End not far from Haymarket.
I am aware that the next few weeks will no doubt bring a lot more properties to the marketplace.
Thanks for all advice to date.
sherman said:
For your budget I would be looking out at pilton sort of area. It seems far out but edinburgh has a fantastic bus service. Its not the most desirable of area but if its only for a few months you could suffer it.
Pilton?? Unless things have changed dramatically isn't that one of the most deprived areas in Edinburgh? I'm not sure I'd want to take a bus there after dark!I don't think Pilton is a particularly good introduction to Edinburgh and there will be better options, closer to the centre of town.
This one for example - http://www.s1rental.com/Flats-for-rent/20140816044...
This one for example - http://www.s1rental.com/Flats-for-rent/20140816044...
I would opt for a bit of a longer commute and look in Drumbrae rather than Pilton. Talking about bad areas, I would seriously avoid Sighthill. But, overall Edinburgh is a very safe place to be.
Given that he is looking at a single bedroom flat or flat share on the budget, the later should open up potentials in pretty much most areas of town. Plus, you never know, you might end up lucky. When we moved over here we found somebody looking for someone to take care of the flat while he is away for 3 months. As he was more interested in someone how isn't trashing the place, we got a really great deal while looking for a place to buy.
I'll keep my ears open.
Given that he is looking at a single bedroom flat or flat share on the budget, the later should open up potentials in pretty much most areas of town. Plus, you never know, you might end up lucky. When we moved over here we found somebody looking for someone to take care of the flat while he is away for 3 months. As he was more interested in someone how isn't trashing the place, we got a really great deal while looking for a place to buy.
I'll keep my ears open.
Newro said:
I would opt for a bit of a longer commute and look in Drumbrae rather than Pilton. Talking about bad areas, I would seriously avoid Sighthill. But, overall Edinburgh is a very safe place to be.
Given that he is looking at a single bedroom flat or flat share on the budget, the later should open up potentials in pretty much most areas of town. Plus, you never know, you might end up lucky. When we moved over here we found somebody looking for someone to take care of the flat while he is away for 3 months. As he was more interested in someone how isn't trashing the place, we got a really great deal while looking for a place to buy.
I'll keep my ears open.
Good advice ad much appreciated. With the budget I have, a share in the city centre is more than possible. If anyone hears of knows of anything, I would appreciate a nod in the correct direction. Given that he is looking at a single bedroom flat or flat share on the budget, the later should open up potentials in pretty much most areas of town. Plus, you never know, you might end up lucky. When we moved over here we found somebody looking for someone to take care of the flat while he is away for 3 months. As he was more interested in someone how isn't trashing the place, we got a really great deal while looking for a place to buy.
I'll keep my ears open.
Have you tried the Easter Road/Abbeyhill/Meadowbank area? Not exactly upmarket, but getting better all the time, plenty safe enough and prices are a bit cheaper. Not to mention very close to the city centre and a half hour commute to the West End if you're going by bus. Walkable if you've got an hour and strong legs!
Some decent pubs and restaurants there, too.
Some decent pubs and restaurants there, too.
TheJimi said:
I'd be looking at Bruntsfield area, you'd be able to get a decent flat / house share for your budget and the area is decent too.
I havebeen looking Bruntsfield today and it is certainly in budget and would happily stay here. I have managed to narrow down the areas so it is just a case of waiting for the right flat now! FordMan1 said:
TheJimi said:
I'd be looking at Bruntsfield area, you'd be able to get a decent flat / house share for your budget and the area is decent too.
I havebeen looking Bruntsfield today and it is certainly in budget and would happily stay here. I have managed to narrow down the areas so it is just a case of waiting for the right flat now! Catz said:
I stayed in Bruntsfield for a while, great area! Don't rule out areas close to it though, Polwarth is nice, even the Fountainbridge area has been given a new lease of life recently.
Which areas have you narrowed your search down to FordMan?
Ideally I am looking for city centre or Stockbridge West End areas. Would also consider parts of East End. Which areas have you narrowed your search down to FordMan?
Having uploaded a profile to Spare Room I have been in contact with a few others in terms of "buddying up" however still trying to find a flat which is reasonable and is in decent condition!
May be a bit late now but try the letting agents, Fine Holms, Right Move, etc.
I've just let mine out (well two bedrooms but the price per room was in budget) in Gorgie within your budget, right on the 22 bus route so straight in to town so it's definitely do-able. That's freshly decorated with a fair bit done and I'd say looking pretty good. You should find something.
Big issue you've got now is you're hitting the market at exactly the same time as the returning students. Prices and demand are as high as they get any time of the year.
Take it you're not driving or wanting to travel? As soon as you get a few miles out the prices seriously drop.
I've just let mine out (well two bedrooms but the price per room was in budget) in Gorgie within your budget, right on the 22 bus route so straight in to town so it's definitely do-able. That's freshly decorated with a fair bit done and I'd say looking pretty good. You should find something.
Big issue you've got now is you're hitting the market at exactly the same time as the returning students. Prices and demand are as high as they get any time of the year.
Take it you're not driving or wanting to travel? As soon as you get a few miles out the prices seriously drop.
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