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hantsbearWent round to look at the apartment today. Firstly, various conversations that I had had with various people led me to understand that the area was not a good area for a gay man to live in. Secondly, the locale was visibly dingy, which was not helped by the gloomy entrance to the apartment block. Then the flat itself - paint all over the floor, wallpaper peeling off the wall, pigeon cr*p all over the balcony and a general feeling of neglect. So, I'm back on the waiting list...
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Date: 2008-02-12 11:09 am (UTC)Avoid maisonettes like the plague unless situated in a VERY quiet area full of geriatrics.
High rise flats are good (no kids) and security entry BUT NOT in the middle of an estate - better located near a main road with a bus stop. Preferabley also one with an age policy e.g. 25+ only or 40+ only.
Make sure that the council understand that you are a harrassed homo having already faced homophobia so that you don't waste your 3 offers with them offering you dangerous and/or unsuitable locations.
Don't worry about the decor - ALL council flats are shit tips when you move in - concentrate on location, transport and who your neighbours are likely to be.
How many other council dwelling poofs do you know? Talk to them - where do they feel safe? Is there a currently empty flat in their block? Is there a tennants assoc (even if you don't want to take part, its a good sign if there is one).
Be pro-active - NHL
Good luck with it!
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Date: 2008-02-12 12:37 pm (UTC)NHL
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Date: 2008-02-13 06:23 am (UTC)