Bethnal Green Ex council block? Or Angel?

Question

Londoners - what do I do? Similar priced flats one in Angel another in Bethnal Green (old council block - with some original residents)... Where would you live?

Answer 1

depends were you have to get to work, and were you have to get back from going out in an evening. Angel is full of antipedians.

Answer 2

I would go for Angel, ask about re-sale values in that are but it depends on what's happening in Bethnal Green.  With an ex-council flat you might also have to look into what extra costs are attached outside of the purchase price including maintenance costs, if there's refurbishment/rejuvenation plan in place as you might find they'll compel you pay for something you don't necessarily want doing.

Edit: some of the red brick Council buildings look well & age well.  Some of the monstrosities from the sixties I wouldn't touch with a bargepole.  Is the ex-Council block now under a housing association?  What's the condition of the exterior like?  Do they plan to do it up any time soon?  What's it's like inside?  Are the halls & communal areas well kept?  Is there a janitor?  What's the security system like?  These are all questions I would ask.  Is there any survey you can access to see how sound the building is?  Again, with ex-Council you need to look at the re-sale value.

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