So there I was all excited to have spotted a two bed end of terrace property in Tooting, London. It had a guide of just £260k, and while I knew it would go for more than guide, I thought there could be room for a bit of profit.
I’ve been to Tooting a few times, but I’m not so au fait with the streets so the first thing I did was to load up google maps to check the exact location.
Yes, I saw it was close to transport links, lots of amenities and green open spaces…albeit even if some of those were cemeteries!!
I was pleasantly reminded to see how the area bounded onto some “better” areas.
And then I pulled the little yellow google man so I could see the streetview.
OH MAN DID I GET A SHOCK!!!!
Where I thought I was about to see a street full of charming, period houses – directly opposite the property was: National Grid Wimbledon.
So do yourself a favour – next time you’ve seen a property you’re interested in viewing – make sure you google streetview it first!
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A weekend home
Love your blog. I feel your pain, my sister and I were very excited about an apartment in Melbourne Aus only to see at the open house that it was in the shade of an oil refinery. Literally shaded by the pylons! We google earth now too.
Sam
Aw Shucks – not the sort of shade you want! Parasols are so much nicer 🙂
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I used to live in Tooting, just curious where this Electric grid is? I can only think of near Tooting/Coliers Wood borders by Sainsburys.. Btw great blog, do try rentdirectuk.co.uk too
Sam
Thanks, it was Copper Mill Lane.
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