Should i get a flat in the city centre?

Donster · 06-17-2006, 04:18 AM

Got a new job, have to relocate to a great city called Leeds in the UK.

First time and everything, should i go for the bachelor pad in the city or for a house just outside which i can also lease to other people?

It just feels awesome...knowing that my life is going in a new direction..

I'm feeling bachelor pad. Start getting some PIITB action etc...

WOOT!

Although i dont know how to make new friends in this place, what do you do inorder to socialise and meet new people in a whole different place?

Maybe i should join some therapy groups or something lol....some hot chicks in those..

Ruthless4Life · 06-17-2006, 04:19 AM

Go to a strip club. WOOT!

LethalOnGuitarZ · 06-17-2006, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBOY DONZA

Got a new job, have to relocate to a great city called Leeds in the UK.

First time and everything, should i go for the bachelor pad in the city or for a house just outside which i can also lease to other people?

It just feels awesome...knowing that my life is going in a new direction..

WOOT!

Leeds eh? Yeah I would.. my cousins live near there and I been a few times, its a pretty cool place man. got a prospectus from the freakin leeds college of music this mornin for some reason..

Donster · 06-17-2006, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LethalOnGuitarZ

Leeds eh? Yeah I would.. my cousins live near there and I been a few times, its a pretty cool place man. got a prospectus from the freakin leeds college of music this mornin for some reason..

Aye, was there yesterday mate. Place just looks class...

Had to go to further my career, was getting nothing up North. Then i landed a job with a global petroleum company which also involves flying to middle east..

Some nice girls in Leeds to..

LethalOnGuitarZ · 06-17-2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBOY DONZA

Aye, was there yesterday mate. Place just looks class...

Had to go to further my career, was getting nothing up North. Then i landed a job with a global petroleum company which also involves flying to middle east..

Some nice girls in Leeds to..

wow mate sounds nice bro.... im lookin for a job myself one day thatll get me goin further afield to foreign destinations... really just anythin to get me out of the ****hole that is the north east lol

aye but leeds looks canny good

the terminator · 06-17-2006, 04:47 AM

if your in your 20s or 30s get the bachelor pad in the city.
if your 40+ get a house outside the city

seagull · 06-17-2006, 05:59 AM

Don't bother to watching their football club though. Tickets are a rip off for Championship level.

seagull · 06-17-2006, 06:00 AM

You're from Newcastle, I thought that would've been a better town than Leeds?

Donster · 06-17-2006, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by the terminator

if your in your 20s or 30s get the bachelor pad in the city.
if your 40+ get a house outside the city

nearly 26, i am a bit worried about meeting people though...

Hometown is only two hours away by car, so thats fine. But we'll see how it goes..

Donster · 06-17-2006, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by seagull

You're from Newcastle, I thought that would've been a better town than Leeds?

For my career? no sorry mate..

Opportnities for young professionals (accountants, bankers etc), are few and far between.

Had been searching for my next opprtunity in newcastle for nearly six months.

Two weeks ago i went to Leeds, signed up with agencies. Within a week i got an interview, passed some tests and was offered a job paying nearly double what i was on and i also get to fly abroad....

In short, Leeds saved my career. Outside of London Leeds is the largest provider of employment for England....i was also offered a position by RBS, but declined due to insane working hours, and the fact that they would not pay for my masters..

Lived in newcastle all my life, and just want a change of scenery..

fatrat_uk · 06-17-2006, 06:06 AM

I woulda thought Manchester woulda been the most likely choice for you to try being from oop nurth. Though i'm in Preston so it's real close to me anyhow.

PS - Defo the city centre **** palace... i mean, pad.

Donster · 06-17-2006, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fatrat_uk

I woulda thought Manchester woulda been the most likely choice for you to try being from oop nurth. Though i'm in Preston so it's real close to me anyhow.

PS - Defo the city centre **** palace... i mean, pad.

Aye Manchester was also a consideration, but its further from Newcastle than Leeds..

Manchester is an amazing city, great night out...

LethalOnGuitarZ · 06-17-2006, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBOY DONZA

Lived in newcastle all my life, and just want a change of scenery..

Amen

mcxk · 06-17-2006, 06:18 AM

hey phatboy donza, say in the next 5 year when I graduate and ur in top managment in ur field, can u hire me based on our misc forum connection?

CLK-GTR · 06-17-2006, 06:22 AM

I've lived in Leeds for 3 years now, just graduating this summer

for accommodation, the nice places are either city centre or on the outskirts of the city, particularly in the North towards York and Harrogate - some serious money up there. The centre is surrounded by a ring of rough inner city areas id be wary of, although all the students live to the North West in Headingley and Hyde Park and there are alot of burglaries but serious crime isnt too bad because of a massive Police presence. Plus, if you buy a place in studentville you can rent rooms out for £60 a week plus.

I hail from near Manchester myself, and let me tell you for social life and shopping there is no other city in the UK that beats Leeds outside of London. During term time all the bars and clubs are open and packed 7 days a week and there are ALOT of clubs here. It wont take long for you to start meeting new people and its the kind of place that once you've been introduced to one or two social circles they just keep coming. It's ridiculous the number of young professionals around here, and most of them come to the student nights to try and pull a piece of ass straight out of high school

Oh and what *MAY* be of more interest to you being a young professional and all, outside of London Leeds is the biggest financial and legal centre in the UK. Im going to end up either here or in London.

Need to know anything else just PM me.

Donster · 06-17-2006, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mcxk

hey phatboy donza, say in the next 5 year when I graduate and ur in top managment in ur field, can u hire me based on our misc forum connection?

Well the oil company i will be working operates in around 120 countries.

So i'm sure there will be room for you somewhere down the line. Hopefully i will be working in Brazil or Dubai in the next five years...

mcxk · 06-17-2006, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBOY DONZA

Well the oil company i will be working operates in around 120 countries.

So i'm sure there will be room for you somewhere down the line. Hopefully i will be working in Brazil or Dubai in the next five years...

I'm going to be in Dubai this summer. I will also be stopping by Kuwait and Qatar. If your down there let me know and i can show u around. (And show you the places for booze and weed in kuwait

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the rich pimp · 06-17-2006, 06:30 AM

Sounds like you are exited & nervous. Thats great you are looking foward to a new 'life'..I'd go for the bachelor pad for sure!

Meeting people & making friends is the same all over the world, Getting to know the local people, Going to pubs. Joining a local football club or any sport for that matter will guarantee an active social life.

Best of luck bud!

Donster · 06-17-2006, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CLK-GTR

I've lived in Leeds for 3 years now, just graduating this summer

for accommodation, the nice places are either city centre or on the outskirts of the city, particularly in the North towards York and Harrogate - some serious money up there. The centre is surrounded by a ring of rough inner city areas id be wary of, although all the students live to the North West in Headingley and Hyde Park and there are alot of burglaries but serious crime isnt too bad because of a massive Police presence. Plus, if you buy a place in studentville you can rent rooms out for £60 a week plus.

I hail from near Manchester myself, and let me tell you for social life and shopping there is no other city in the UK that beats Leeds outside of London. During term time all the bars and clubs are open and packed 7 days a week and there are ALOT of clubs here. It wont take long for you to start meeting new people and its the kind of place that once you've been introduced to one or two social circles they just keep coming. It's ridiculous the number of young professionals around here, and most of them come to the student nights to try and pull a piece of ass straight out of high school

Oh and what *MAY* be of more interest to you being a young professional and all, outside of London Leeds is the biggest financial and legal centre in the UK. Im going to end up either here or in London.

Need to know anything else just PM me.

You defo know your stuff mate!

Yes Leeds is the biggest financial services centre outside of London. This is why i started my hunt here a few weeks ago.

You are correct about the number of young professionals also, saw so many hot women mid-twenties in suits..lol.

Plus the offices are INSANE, this is the place to be for me right now. I can see myself doing some great work in Leeds. Plus there is a huge demand for accountants/lawyers in Leeds.

Mergers and acquisitions are happening on a daily basis and all the talent is being swallowed up by the organisations in Leeds.

I am excited and nervous lol...

Yes Leeds does look awesome..

CLK-GTR · 06-17-2006, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBOY DONZA

You defo know your stuff mate!

Yes Leeds is the biggest financial services centre outside of London. This is why i started my hunt here a few weeks ago.

You are correct about the number of young professionals also, saw so many hot women mid-twenties in suits..lol.

Plus the offices are INSANE, this is the place to be for me right now. I can see myself doing some great work in Leeds. Plus there is a huge demand for accountants/lawyers in Leeds.

Mergers and acquisitions are happening on a daily basis and all the talent is being swallowed up by the organisations in Leeds.

I am excited and nervous lol...

Yes Leeds does look awesome..

no idea what your wage is going to be, but if you can afford it then id go look at some places down by the canal and the station. Lots of new apartment blocks springing up and very close to the finance sector

Donster · 06-17-2006, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CLK-GTR

no idea what your wage is going to be, but if you can afford it then id go look at some places down by the canal and the station. Lots of new apartment blocks springing up and very close to the finance sector

would £200k buy me a flat near the city or in the city centre?

I am thinking of renting out for the first six months, see how the job goes etc. And then buying a property and sharing it with someone (preferably a female pornstar).

bigjarhead · 06-17-2006, 06:48 AM

The same way you did it where you live now.

CLK-GTR · 06-17-2006, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PHATBOY DONZA

would £200k buy me a flat near the city or in the city centre?

I am thinking of renting out for the first six months, see how the job goes etc. And then buying a property and sharing it with someone (preferably a female pornstar).

yeah that should get you somewhere. decent 1 beds start just under 150k i think and then 200k would get you a nice 2 or 3 bed apartment