What's wrong with Maidstone?
Looking about the UK in a vague and non-specific sort of way with half an eye to the future, and running into obscene property prices in many places. But Maidstone seems to have an abundance of relatively cheap housing going. For a place so close to London, that just seems wrong. What's the matter with the place?
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
(Post 11660118)
Looking about the UK in a vague and non-specific sort of way with half an eye to the future, and running into obscene property prices in many places. But Maidstone seems to have an abundance of relatively cheap housing going. For a place so close to London, that just seems wrong. What's the matter with the place?
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Moses2013
(Post 11660131)
Used to live in Kent and Maidstone always seemed a bit depressing to be honest with you.
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
It's not bad at all. The town is quite pleasant and the surrounding countryside, for walking and cycling, is fabulous. Plenty of good pubs in the nearby villages.
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 11660377)
It's not bad at all. The town is quite pleasant and the surrounding countryside, for walking and cycling, is fabulous. Plenty of good pubs in the nearby villages.
Anyway, it's on the list of possibles now. |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Lion in Winter - one of my favorite movies;) I was and still not sure I can buy a place when I move back to UK so thanks for posting this.. Who knows?
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
(Post 11660356)
Now there would be irony, if I ended up living in UKIP HQ. Certainly explains the property value slump :p
Seriously though, is it that bad? |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
(Post 11660473)
So why haven't the developers gobbled it up? Is it in the flood plain or something?
Anyway, it's on the list of possibles now. |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Moses2013
(Post 11660497)
What other options are on the list and is it because you want to be close to London?
In many ways I would like to be close to London, the city where I gew up, but it's not a deal breaker. I do need to be near some decent public transport though. |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Moses2013
(Post 11660493)
I don't know if it's bad, but it just seemed like a town with no character. To me it looked a bit dodgy and the town just wasn't appealing, with your usual pound shops etc. I'm sure there are nicer places on the outskirts and countryside, but just talking about the town itself. I suppose it just depends what you want and for people wanting a town close to London and more affordable housing, it could be an option. Canterbury just seems and feels much nicer, but then again quite a bit further away from London.
I will check out Canterbury for pricing. |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by fulwood
(Post 11660478)
Lion in Winter - one of my favorite movies;) I was and still not sure I can buy a place when I move back to UK so thanks for posting this.. Who knows?
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
(Post 11660498)
I haven't really got a list yet, and yes, affordability is an issue. I've been living in the States for a long time so I'm a bit out of touch with some aspects of UK day to day living, although I do spend time in the UK every year.
In many ways I would like to be close to London, the city where I gew up, but it's not a deal breaker. I do need to be near some decent public transport though. We're in Ireland and don't plan to go back to UK, but if we had to move to England, we'd lose so much money now + higher house prices. Example Dollar to Pounds $100K = roughly £65K Dollar to Euro $100K = roughly €91K Euro to Pounds €100K = roughly £72K |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Moses2013
(Post 11660524)
I mentioned it in other thread, but a big issue is the current exchange rate.
We're in Ireland and don't plan to go back to UK, but if we had to move to England, we'd lose so much money now + higher house prices. Example Dollar to Pounds $100K = roughly £65K Dollar to Euro $100K = roughly €91K Euro to Pounds €100K = roughly £72K Not going quite yet though - not enough dollars/pounds/euros to do so. |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
(Post 11660503)
I've been living in the Midwest - Slough or Milton Keynes would have character compared to where I am.
I will check out Canterbury for pricing. |
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
If it is too posh, try Margate.
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