Shameful rental? - Harringay online2024-03-28T13:01:31Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/shameful-rental?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A1437994&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe flat above mine, in Horns…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14379942021-07-16T08:57:49.998ZPaul Chttps://harringayonline.com/profile/PaulCrittenden
<p>The flat above mine, in Hornsey, went down in price recently.</p>
<p>The flat above mine, in Hornsey, went down in price recently.</p> Agreed, The going-rate seems…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14381442021-07-16T08:53:02.867ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>Agreed, The <a href="https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/flats/studio/london/green-lanes-n8/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">going-rate seems to be around £900</a>, though there are plenty at £800.</p>
<p>Like it or not, in most things we pay for, our system assumes that adults can navigate choosing between the averagely-priced and over-priced options. It's the same choice people are faced with here.</p>
<p>The mystery is, do flats advertised at this level of mark-up get rented at for the…</p>
<p>Agreed, The <a href="https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/flats/studio/london/green-lanes-n8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">going-rate seems to be around £900</a>, though there are plenty at £800.</p>
<p>Like it or not, in most things we pay for, our system assumes that adults can navigate choosing between the averagely-priced and over-priced options. It's the same choice people are faced with here.</p>
<p>The mystery is, do flats advertised at this level of mark-up get rented at for the advertised price? If so, by who and why are they willing to pay so much? I'd be interested in some knowledge-based answers to this (not so much in soaraway-Sun style speculation).</p> I'm thinking that too! The fl…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14380842021-07-16T08:42:06.659ZSarahhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SarahMoore195
<p>I'm thinking that too! The flat upstairs from me (maisonette on a council estate just off West Green Road) was let for £1200 a few years ago. Not sure if they are still paying the same. </p>
<p>I'm thinking that too! The flat upstairs from me (maisonette on a council estate just off West Green Road) was let for £1200 a few years ago. Not sure if they are still paying the same. </p> .....and your evidence for th…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14380802021-07-16T08:41:06.654ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>.....and your evidence for that is?</p>
<p>.....and your evidence for that is?</p> How would this work theoretic…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14379912021-07-16T08:34:46.703ZParkhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Park
<p>How would this work theoretically? </p>
<p>The landlord buys a building, renovates it, splits it into as many flats as possible, overcharges on each unit then uses a patsy to rent the units and takes cash rent payments which are actually from a criminal source? </p>
<p>How would this work theoretically? </p>
<p>The landlord buys a building, renovates it, splits it into as many flats as possible, overcharges on each unit then uses a patsy to rent the units and takes cash rent payments which are actually from a criminal source? </p> On green lanes its usually ei…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14379892021-07-16T08:18:04.377ZPenguinhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/richard249
<p>On green lanes its usually either a tax dodge or a way to clean money - that's why it's that high. To get the money through quicker</p>
<p>On green lanes its usually either a tax dodge or a way to clean money - that's why it's that high. To get the money through quicker</p> I don't know why anyone would…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14378322021-07-16T07:56:53.967ZPaul Chttps://harringayonline.com/profile/PaulCrittenden
<p>I don't know why anyone would actually rent it. There are places on quieter streets not so far away where you can get a much more spacious one bedroom flat, with separate full bathroom, kitchen and living room for hundreds less per month.</p>
<p>I don't know why anyone would actually rent it. There are places on quieter streets not so far away where you can get a much more spacious one bedroom flat, with separate full bathroom, kitchen and living room for hundreds less per month.</p> It’s money laundering tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-16:844301:Comment:14379792021-07-16T06:16:07.281ZPenguinhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/richard249
<p>It’s money laundering </p>
<p>It’s money laundering </p> I feel sorry for any younger…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-15:844301:Comment:14378042021-07-15T21:14:43.202ZMartin (Woodside)https://harringayonline.com/profile/MartinIles
<p>I feel sorry for any younger people who have to throw £1500pm into a landlord's bank account. Years ago, at least a reasonable wage could get you a mortgage on a hovel, but no more. Now sadly, the 'sandwich generation' are doomed to a life of excessive rent with little hope of owning their own roof.</p>
<p>I feel sorry for any younger people who have to throw £1500pm into a landlord's bank account. Years ago, at least a reasonable wage could get you a mortgage on a hovel, but no more. Now sadly, the 'sandwich generation' are doomed to a life of excessive rent with little hope of owning their own roof.</p> "Once in a lifetime experienc…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-07-15:844301:Comment:14378732021-07-15T18:18:05.696ZJesshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/DanniJessie
<p>"Once in a lifetime experience" too, don't forget !</p>
<p>"Once in a lifetime experience" too, don't forget !</p>