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@Tenderloin , we are up near Leytonstone Station (Pretoria Road, off of Grove Green Road). I reckon you'd need around the £400k mark for a 2-bed. Our 3-bed end-of-terrace wasn't much more than that. You'll pay more for something that doesn't need work, or has reasonable decor, but for most places I've seen, I'd want to do things myself properly. So many formerly cheap houses in London have been mucked about with, so it can be hard to find one that's in a fairly original state.
The area itself is good. The South end of Leytonstone High Road is a little scabby, but will Likely improve shortly. Same goes for Leyton High Road, actually. I did look at Wathamstow, but all the people pushing buggies around was driving me up the wall.
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Ok thanks.
It's likely that we will be moving that way - the other option would be to buy a brand new flat somewhere. I think this is what the gf would prefer but I like the idea of making the place our own.
There's a chance that in 3-5 years should things at work go well that we could buy a place out right but I have itchy feet to get on the ladder!
Tenderloin
@tommmmmmm @rodabod am I right in thinking you've both bought round Leyton?
What's it like? Realistically what am I looking at price wise for a 2 bed with room to convert a loft/add extension?