Buying a house in/around London

[d000hg]

When we were looking (briefly) at moving to London, people living there (including on CUK) advised us not to base it on the tube alone; you can get into the centre far faster from further out by train. A friend in Wimbledon reckoned the train was WAY better than the tube.

[redgiant]

When we were looking (briefly) at moving to London, people living there (including on CUK) advised us not to base it on the tube alone; you can get into the centre far faster from further out by train. A friend in Wimbledon reckoned the train was WAY better than the tube.

That's only because they have the district line out to Wimbledon ... very slow Trains are not that frequent especially so at the weekend.

I would always pick a location in London to live that has at least two public transport routes to/from central. I have the overground, jubilee line, DLR and river to choose from when getting around town from where I live in London (SE16).

[Dallas]

That's only because they have the district line out to Wimbledon ... very slow Trains are not that frequent especially so at the weekend.

I would always pick a location in London to live that has at least two public transport routes to/from central. I have the overground, jubilee line, DLR and river to choose from when getting around town from where I live in London (SE16).

and yesterday both the district line and overground via wimbledon were down

replacement bus service anyone

[sasguru]

To the OP: look for properties that will be on the East London line tube extension.
I was looking at Forest Hill last year for a BTL, in the event I decided on a more established area and one I was familar with. But I liked the cut of its jib.
You won't get a house for your budget though, something like this:

2 bedroom maisonette for sale in Colfe Road, Forest Hill, SE23, SE23

[ZARDOZ]

To the OP: look for properties that will be on the East London line tube extension.
I was looking at Forest Hill last year for a BTL, in the event I decided on a more established area and one I was familar with. But I liked the cut of its jib.
You won't get a house for your budget though, something like this:

2 bedroom maisonette for sale in Colfe Road, Forest Hill, SE23, SE23

Wow, that's smaller than my Kids' playhouse.