What's wrong with Maidstone?
#1
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?
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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Last edited by Moses2013; May 29th 2015 at 1:48 pm.
#3
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Used to live in Kent and Maidstone always seemed a bit depressing to be honest with you.
Here also a link that might be interesting:
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Here also a link that might be interesting:
Medway: The biggest place you've never heard of is Ukip's new base | May2015: 2015 General Election Guide
Seriously though, is it that bad?
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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?
Anyway, it's on the list of possibles now.
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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?
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.
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
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.
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
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.
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
Property prices in the UK are steep - although you can get a very decent caravan in Clacton on Sea for a modest sum
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
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.
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
Last edited by Moses2013; May 29th 2015 at 7:22 pm.
#13
Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
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
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.
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
I spent years idly looking, before arbitrarily deciding to live in Norfolk and buying here. I always assumed Kent would be out of reach, but many places in Kent are surprisingly reasonable. Partly because train times to London can be long. (This doesn't really apply to Maidstone though.)
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Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?
If it is too posh, try Margate.