Cerberus Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Helensburgh. I used to have fond memories of going there as a wee nipper but the last time I went it was really depressing. The front was a row of scabby charity shops, bookies, pubs and chippys. There were fat, ugly unhealthy people everywhere. A terrible place devoid of hope and prosperity. Not a job or a piece of fruit to be seen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 11/02/2019 at 12:38, Marshmallo said: It tends to be my go to first date venue. Have you got anything lined up for tomorrow Mallow ? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Always considered Newhaven just a bit too quiet and far from the centre for me but that'll change very quickly. Very good option when the trams are connected whenever that'll be. Loads of development work going on around Ocean Terminal in anticipation of the trams. Honest Man have you considered the Joppa end of Portobello? Not for me personally but becoming very popular with ex New Town residents. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Rab B Nesbit said: Have you got anything lined up for tomorrow Mallow ? Going to the derts brother -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 11 hours ago, Cerberus said: The front was a row of scabby charity shops, bookies, pubs and chippys. There were fat, ugly unhealthy people everywhere. A terrible place devoid of hope and prosperity. Not a job or a piece of fruit to be seen. You could link that sentence in bold to just about any small town in Scotland IMO. You're right on the jobs though, aside from the MoD base that employs over 3,500 people there isn't a job in sight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Doesn’t [mention]Throbber[/mention] live there?I’m not far away from there, bit closer to town. I am wanting to buy a house out of town but the value of my flat is going up so much I don’t really want to get rid of it. If I sold it now it would go for £50- £60k more than what I paid for it in 2014. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, throbber said: I’m not far away from there, bit closer to town. I am wanting to buy a house out of town but the value of my flat is going up so much I don’t really want to get rid of it. If I sold it now it would go for £50- £60k more than what I paid for it in 2014. Don’t do it. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Marshmallo said: Going to the derts brother You old romantic you . -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Don’t do it. Well I want a house as there’s not much room in the flat for a family. Not an easy decision but I can’t live there forever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, throbber said: I’m not far away from there, bit closer to town. I am wanting to buy a house out of town but the value of my flat is going up so much I don’t really want to get rid of it. If I sold it now it would go for £50- £60k more than what I paid for it in 2014. Property values can go down as well as up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, throbber said: I’m not far away from there, bit closer to town. I am wanting to buy a house out of town but the value of my flat is going up so much I don’t really want to get rid of it. If I sold it now it would go for £50- £60k more than what I paid for it in 2014. Easier said than done but if you can hold off for a couple of years it'll make a massive difference. See the Ladyboys of Bangkok was going to get set up in Pilrig Park for the Fringe this year, unbelievable how quickly the area's changing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Property values can go down as well as up. Brexit uncertainty is definitely an issue but the bottom half of Leith Walk is quickly transforming into an extension of the city centre and the tram extension will increase that even further. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Boostin' Kev said: ... the bottom half of Leith Walk is quickly transforming into an extension of the city centre and the tram extension will increase that even further. Unless the prices already reflect that. Edited February 13, 2019 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I’m not far away from there, bit closer to town. I am wanting to buy a house out of town but the value of my flat is going up so much I don’t really want to get rid of it. If I sold it now it would go for £50- £60k more than what I paid for it in 2014. Rent it out and and as part of the rental agreement make sure it’s free all of August each year and you’re onto a winner especially if you’re fairly close to town. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Unless the prices already reflect that. It's possible but I don't think prices are close to peaking right now but who does know the answer to that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: Rent it out and and as part of the rental agreement make sure it’s free all of August each year and you’re onto a winner especially if you’re fairly close to town. Couldn't bring myself to do that personally but if you're looking for best return it's definitely a popular thing to do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: Rent it out and and as part of the rental agreement make sure it’s free all of August each year and you’re onto a winner especially if you’re fairly close to town. Or rent it through AirBnB all year round. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, welshbairn said: Or rent it through AirBnB all year round. Don't say that ffs . -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) @Marshmallo your reds are like a red rose ... . Edited February 13, 2019 by Rab B Nesbit -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, MixuFixit said: 1 hour ago, Boostin said: Couldn't bring myself to do that personally but if you're looking for best return it's definitely a popular thing to do. Good man. f**k Airbnb gutting communities. Oberleutnant @throbber doesn't give a f**k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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