SSSA to be Slashed
Posted to MOD MB? Looking for a Flat? Hope you like Bromley or East Croydon or similar.
I heard rumours last week that SSSA was to be slashed as part of the current economy drive. Yesterday, as I was 'marching out' of by bijou bachellor pad at tourex, I asked whether they were true. They are, pretty much with immediate effect.
Apparently, the agents who manage the SSSA lets (HCR) have been told to restrict lets for SO1s and 2s to the £650-750 range. The old limit has been binned. If your app's in already, you might get away under the old rules. If it's not, be prepared for a sojourn in the suburbs. On the bright side, you might well get an all-zones Oyster card out of it!
BTW, my old flat near Canary Wharf is still up for grabs. I understand the Landlord is prepared to be flexible on rent (ie, align it with the new MOD range) because he likes having MOD tenants. PM me of you're interested
Happy flat hunting!
BM