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Thanks so much for this comment. I’ve heard mixed opinions about tenements - some people claim that in some buildings the soundproofing is actually superior to new builds but it depends. I’m in a new building now and the wall isn’t great either, so I’m really confused as to what I should be looking for when I finally am able to buy my own place so I don’t end up stressed out again. I do realise there will always be some level of noise when you live in the block of flats - I’ve lived in many different ones, but the level of ‘living noise’ I’ve experienced here so far is just excessive. My Cathcart flat was just ridiculous - it felt like I was living with my downstairs neighbours... by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:21am)

That’s such a shame...People tend to complain about upstairs neighbours - I was on top floor flat and could hear everything from the flat below which baffled me... Which area do you stay in? by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 12:55pm)

It’s helpful to know who’s going to be your direct neighbour. Before I moved to my current flat I went to check upstairs and downstairs and they seemed like decent people haha by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 1:45pm)

Research shows that’s not 100% true. I had carpets in my whole flat and I could hear the guy’s voice like he was living in another room. It may improve things for people downstairs but not for upstairs I don’t think, especially in terms of hearing conversations etc by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 6:34pm)

Interesting - what does a false ceiling look like? But once again - helpful with upstairs noise, not downstairs. People who were my downstairs neighbours in my last flat probably worked too, obviously things changed during lockdown but even before they always liked staying up late. I couldn’t go to bed until about 1am and on the weekends I’d just sleep in the living room coz they were able to have heated discussions until 4 in the morning... by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 7:02pm)

From what I have read in multiple sources, it’s a common myth - carpets apparently only block higher frequencies and lower frequencies will still come through as you’d need some proper soundproofing for that to be stopped. by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:19pm)

Similar thing happened to me -the wall I shared with the flat in my close was fine, never heard a thing. It was the guy who lived in the close next to me that I started hearing during lockdown - I couldn’t hear anything for over a year, and then boom, lockdown hits and he starts throwing karaoke parties and inviting people over non stop. Did not hold back to call the police on him. by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 10:48pm)

What’s Denninstoun like to live in these days? I saw a 2 bedroom flat at Todd Street for 595 - sounds like a good deal but I’m always suspicious when something is that cheap! by schizofactory (Fri 23rd Oct 2020 1:11pm)

Lol I mean not MY personal research but soundproofing experts say it’s a myth. I’ll try to find the sources but I’ve read it in several different places by schizofactory (Fri 23rd Oct 2020 5:19pm)

Possibly. I doubt my landlord would have willingly invested in that to keep me happy :( by schizofactory (Fri 23rd Oct 2020 5:41pm)

Thanks for all this insight, it’s very helpful! Personally I don’t think I’d move to an old tenement again...it’s too much of a gamble in terms of soundproofing. You shouldn’t have to hear conversations from another flat, that’s just excessive and you can’t really relax when you hear other people almost like they live with you 😢 by schizofactory (Tue 27th Oct 2020 9:44am)

Wow that definitely settles it then! I live in a place with thin walls atm and it really annoys me. Thanks for the insight :) by schizofactory (Thu 21st Jan 2021 12:47pm)

Thanks for that! The flat I was looking at is band E which is quite a lot for one bedroom but I wouldn’t mind investing a bit more if the flat is good. Factor fees also don’t scare me as I’m not buying, it’s for renting :) Worried about the thin walls mentioned earlier tho, perhaps you were quite lucky and didn’t have any shared walls in your flat? Sounds like you had lots of fun tho :) by schizofactory (Thu 21st Jan 2021 1:39pm)

I disagree - if you were to walk away from every landlord/agency doing this you wouldn’t rent anything in the city. The only thing to remember is that if you decide not to go ahead or if your references or credit check are not satisfactory resulting in you not getting the property, you are supposed to get that holding deposit back in full, it’s illegal to deduct from it. by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 8:54pm)

I’ve rented and viewed loads of properties in Glasgow - I can confirm that holding deposits are a standard practice both among agencies and private landlords. This way you’re showing the property owner that you’re seriously interested and are willing to go ahead if your references are all good etc. It would usually be around 300/400 pounds, depending on the rent. by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 8:51pm)

It’s great but finding a decent flat in this place is an utter nightmare. I am planning to move again as I keep ending up in flats that have almost no soundproofing by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 9:07pm)

It’s not illegal to take it if it then goes towards your full rent or deposit after you sign the contract. I’m currently with a very good letting agency who did ask me for a holding deposit too. Never had a problem with them, they’re fully legit and probably the best agent I’ve ever had. I would challenge you to finding a flat where the landlord or agent doesn’t ask for a holding deposit - I am very experienced in flat hunting and I always had to put one down. by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 10:46pm)

It might be illegal in theory, but it doesn’t mean the letting agency is automatically dodgy when asking for it. As I said, I’ve never come across an agency that wouldn’t ask for it. They ask you to pay it before they complete all credit checks which takes time. Plus, it doesn’t really hurt anyone if that money later goes towards your full deposit or rent which you would then need to pay in full anyway. by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 10:50pm)

Lol no I’m not a letting agent, I’m just someone who has looked for flats in Glasgow several times and I just know the process inside out. To me DODGY means when agency doesn’t follow through with repairs and is generally unresponsive and cunty to their tenants - something I’ve experienced myself with one of my previous agencies. Not sure what the solution is here - illegal or not, all I’m saying is that holding deposits seem to be the standard practice in Glasgow. And yeah, you’re right - not sure why it has to be charged before the checks are completed because if you don’t pass them and don’t get the property then you need to get it back anyway. Here’s an article I once read about the whole thing https://propertyindustryeye.com/fees-ban-countdown-agents-warned-of-unintended-consequence-as-tenants-make-multiple-applications/ by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 11:06pm)

In terms of the “why” - I think there’s a tendency to ask for that money prior to signing the lease to show commitment to the property, to show that you’re genuinely interested. Also, not sure if it can be classed as “extra fee” if it’s half of your deposit? My current agency asked me to pay 50% of my full deposit to reserve the property, so that’s why it may be considered passable in eyes of the law- because it’s not on top of the deposit money but part of it. by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 11:19pm)

Yeah, not saying anyone would apply for stuff maliciously just to waste someone’s time, but sometimes people could change their mind or things could change unexpectedly. But even then, the holding deposit would need to be returned in full. I don’t think agencies are ignorant of the law - letting agents need to be on the letting agent register which is only possible after undergoing a certain amount of training, so I’d assume agencies know what they’re allowed to do, and yet still impose their own rules. I recently backed out of a lease because the agent turned out to be dodgy and tried to handover a dirty flat - they took 150 quid off my holding deposit for wasted time and resources which now I need to fight in First Tier Tribunal. Shelter told me he was on register and had no excuse to be unaware of the law and keeping my money. It’s good to know your rights. by schizofactory (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 11:35pm)

Who’s your agency? I’m currently looking at flats so would like to know who is trustworthy and who’s not! :) by schizofactory (Sun 24th Jan 2021 9:26pm)

Nice, thanks for letting me know :) I’ve seen a few of their properties on the market but were quite expensive from what I can remember! by schizofactory (Sun 24th Jan 2021 9:36pm)

Thanks everyone :) Not going to risk it then! by schizofactory (Mon 25th Jan 2021 11:02am)

You can’t really do any of that when you’re renting though. My current tactic is avoiding all tenements altogether as they tend to have poor insulation by schizofactory (Tue 2nd Feb 2021 2:50pm)

People have previously mentioned them on Reddit as bad but that was a few years ago. Clearly things haven’t changed there! by schizofactory (Tue 2nd Feb 2021 3:59pm)

Interesting, I heard that Fineholm are pretty dodgy and they have an average score of 1 star on Google by schizofactory (Tue 2nd Feb 2021 8:49pm)

Hahha what the actual fuck! Some of the stories these agents come up with just to scam you out of money! Thank god for deposit schemes. I guess the best way around illegal fees is just paying them and claiming them back later, via tribunal if need be. by schizofactory (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 12:18pm)

It really depends. Some agencies are very landlord-centric and they don’t really pay attention to the tenants at all resulting in repairs never being attended to. My Ayrshire letting agent was in some serious breach of both repairing standards and HMO regulations - they rented out a non HMO flat to 3 foreign students and when the council found out a few years later (I called environmental health to help me with a ONE YEAR OLD CEILING LEAK that the agency was seemingly unable to fix...) they said to them that we lied about the amount of people in the property and tried to blame it all on us. I do agree, there are some dodgy landlords who refuse to pay for any repairs which has nothing to do with the agents, but there are also some seriously fucked up agencies who think they can get away with everything. by schizofactory (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 12:23pm)

Raise a dispute with the deposit scheme - hopefully will help! by schizofactory (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 1:36pm)

Yeah I know I was pretty surprised myself especially with some people having been living here for years lol I tried calling the council but half of their services are not operating due to coronavirus by schizofactory (Thu 4th Feb 2021 6:07pm)

There’s no shared recycle bins in the area. And the council does collect the bins from other blocks on my street, we’re the only ones missing out. We have green bins in the closed off “garage area” but no blue ones by schizofactory (Thu 4th Feb 2021 6:10pm)

Thanks that’s very helpful! by schizofactory (Thu 4th Feb 2021 6:18pm)

I know that feeling lol they just make you feel like it’s your fault something broke by schizofactory (Thu 4th Feb 2021 7:05pm)

I agree with the “don’t go with newspaper headlines” side of things. Sometimes you can be as unlucky in the best of areas. I used to stay in Cathcart - my friend recommended it to me as “safe area”. 3 months into my tenancy there was a stabbing in my building which was really fun to deal with considering I’m a single female living on my own.... by schizofactory (Fri 5th Feb 2021 1:20pm)

Most recent started by myself https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/laxfx4/best_and_worst_letting_agencies_in_glasgow/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf by schizofactory (Wed 7th Apr 2021 4:57pm)

I’d say having a decent security door makes a difference. I used to stay by myself in Cathcart and we had a stabbing in the close once - to be fair it had to do with the Airbnb in the block but it involved some people who kicked the front door in and attacked the Airbnb guests (I think it was gang related). It gave me so much anxiety and I pestered the factor about fixing the door properly but it was always quite loose. After I moved to a block with a properly secured door I felt much safer. by schizofactory (Tue 20th Apr 2021 7:17pm)

Have you looked into mid-market rent properties? I managed to secure a flat with Lowther Homes in February this year - central location and very cheap and higher quality than most rentals. You also wouldn’t have a landlord because it’s owned by housing so no risk of being kicked out. by schizofactory (Sun 24th Oct 2021 11:52am)

Ahhh good old Cathcart by schizofactory (Mon 1st Nov 2021 5:46pm)

IMO the only hope right now are mid-market rent developments/social housing. Properties in mid-market schemes are: \- SIGNIFICANTLY better quality \- SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper \-secure af coz you have no landlord meaning they can't kick you out if they wanna suddenly make money on it by selling or renting out as AirBnb \-they allow pets. I ended up looking for a new flat in 2020 due to noise issues in tenement and I accidentally found out about this scheme which amazed me that even exists in this hostile environment. So now I pay 600 a month in central Glasgow for 2 bedrooms - the flat is beautiful, the tenancy is secure, it truly is renter's dream. Any repairs are handled quickly as well. The only issue is that there aren't many mid-market properties in supply, however at least it's on first come first serve basis and no upfront rents are accepted in the application process - they just pick who ever is the quickest. My advice is to sign up to Rightmove alerts for Lowther Homes which are one of the main agencies, but there are also Sanctuary Homes and a few others. by schizofactory (Thu 19th May 2022 10:43pm)

Mid-market rent - your only hope as renter. Try finding a home with Lowther Homes or Sactuary - they’re good quality and cheap. Lowther is on Rightmove and you qualify if you make between 21k - 40k annually. by schizofactory (Sat 28th May 2022 5:29pm)

That’s a real shame, I hope you manage to find something eventually. It’s fucking vile out there but don’t lose the faith by schizofactory (Sat 28th May 2022 8:28pm)

I was thinking recently how easy it is to become homeless these days... Let’s hope for rent controls coming soon. I have seen job adverts on Scot Gov website hiring officers to look at rent control across Scotland by schizofactory (Sat 28th May 2022 8:27pm)

Where does it stop then? Only wealthy and privileged will be entitled to have a roof over their head? Coz it certainly is heading in that direction. It’s fucked by schizofactory (Sat 28th May 2022 8:38pm)

My friend used to live there and said the windows were so drafty they had to put tape over them in the winter to not freeze to death by schizofactory (Wed 1st Jun 2022 12:04am)

- The vile housing market and poorly maintained tenements (no idea why people go so crazy for them - the majority is mouldy, poorly insulated and with no soundproofing) - Culture of fly tipping and not giving a fuck about litter and dirt outdoors - That no one seems to be doing anything about modern slavery that you see at almost every corner by schizofactory (Wed 1st Jun 2022 12:13am)

Flew to Amsterdam from Glasgow with EasyJet on 22nd May and the queue for security was way longer than I’ve ever seen before. It took about 40 mins (if not longer) to get to the front. On our way back we were stuck right outside the aircraft for over an hour because they had to “fix something” on the actual plane which obviously does not inspire confidence. We were about 2 hours delayed and no updates were given until very last minute by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Jun 2022 4:52am)

We got there for about 5.30pm I think - the flight was scheduled for 7.30pm. That one was delayed too by about an hour by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Jun 2022 9:35am)

Social housing by schizofactory (Fri 10th Jun 2022 2:43pm)

My friend was looking for a flat with a dog in 2019 and even though the market was not as tough as it is now she still found it impossible to get accepted anywhere. Landlords are usually cunts and hate pets altogether - just don’t tell them about your dog or go for a mid-market property with Lowther Homes or Sanctuary. I rent with Lowther and because they allow animals I’ve finally gotten myself a kitty by schizofactory (Thu 30th Jun 2022 10:00pm)

Who hurt you? by schizofactory (Thu 30th Jun 2022 10:07pm)

It sounds hopeful but I’ve not seen it getting enforced. it’s all talk just now by schizofactory (Thu 30th Jun 2022 10:05pm)

Yeah I get it that I sound like a boomer but I never enjoyed that in bars coz it’s not a club where you listen and dance to the music as much. I used to work in a pub Ayr and one day they started turning up the music too loud for anyone to talk to each other in there which started pissing some people off, especially staff who could hardly hear what the customers were ordering by schizofactory (Sun 3rd Jul 2022 7:28pm)

That’s what I was wondering. Last night I wanted to go to Drury’s which is one of my faves but it shuts at like 12 and it was a bit late. From what I understand most places close around that time which leaves you with few options by schizofactory (Sun 3rd Jul 2022 9:18pm)

I think it’s always annoyed me even when I was younger unless I was in a club where this sort of thing is expected by schizofactory (Sun 3rd Jul 2022 9:45pm)

I don’t know what it’s known for, I hadn’t been there before. And I’m genuinely asking because for me personally it makes no sense to play stuff this loud unless it’s a nightclub but fair enough by schizofactory (Sun 3rd Jul 2022 10:52pm)

That’s an interesting bit of insight by schizofactory (Sun 3rd Jul 2022 10:51pm)

The problem with that solution is that if it’s after 10pm you can’t get any booze anywhere by schizofactory (Sun 3rd Jul 2022 11:26pm)

I didn’t tbh, maybe I should have. Not brave/Karen enough to make such power move :/ by schizofactory (Mon 4th Jul 2022 9:19am)

Agreed, went there after My Chemical Romance gig and sat at the back and it was nice. The only disruption were two hipsters pretending they were able to play the bar piano… by schizofactory (Mon 4th Jul 2022 9:16am)

Lol I wasn’t planning on going anywhere that night - we went to a gig and then felt like a drink hence no booze in the house. Not everyone is constantly stocked up. Besides, that’s not the topic of conversation at all anyway by schizofactory (Mon 4th Jul 2022 9:15am)

This is exactly why I never tried it - I feel like it’s too easy to obtain and way too addictive to risk it. I’d rather not have it at all than fall into the rabbit hole of addiction (which I think I deffo would) by schizofactory (Mon 4th Jul 2022 1:07pm)

I’m pretty sure I saw you dragging that man and shouting down a police officer? Feel really bad for all staff on the night, it looked rough I was at the gig just because my friend really wanted to go and I accompanied her but there were moments when I did not feel safe for sure by schizofactory (Tue 5th Jul 2022 10:41am)

Is it also this loud at the back? I went there recently and the back bit was actually quiet by schizofactory (Tue 5th Jul 2022 12:54pm)

Someone admitted to doing this in one of the southside Facebook groups after being told they could easily ask for more money for their property. “To be honest we listed it as cheaper just to generate interest”. That’s so fucking deceitful by schizofactory (Thu 7th Jul 2022 4:10pm)

Has anyone on here been to the Club Gym Wellness on Glassford Street? I know it’s not in the cheap category but thought I’d check since it’s a gym chat. I was considering it due to location. I currently go to Pure Gym on Hope Street but I feel uneasy in the evenings when I have to walk back home down Argyle Street - I don’t always feel safe there by schizofactory (Sat 9th Jul 2022 12:09pm)

That sounds good, I was worried there may not be enough machines in comparison to Pure Gym coz it looks a bit small on the pictures. I think I’ll go for a free induction tour soon to have a look. From what I could see on their website basic membership is 40 quid which is twice what I pay at Pure Gym. Also the closing times seem to be a bit shit - today it shuts at 5pm for example :/ by schizofactory (Sat 9th Jul 2022 12:31pm)

In terms of all the instances that you described happening in public - I feel it’s the lack of accountability that drives this behaviour. Nobody ever challenges these people and therefore what’s stopping them from continuing to do so? I feel like it’s a Scottish/British thing to want to avoid confrontation at all costs (I’m Polish and trust me - those youths would have been 100% told off by someone older in my motherland) but then it results in people acting like animals and sometimes not even realising how they’re affecting others. In terms of cinema - it’s like one mind over here. I went to see Elvis on Monday and two people behind me were occasionally talking to each other - not whispering - but full volume talking which pissed me off numerous times. I finally built up enough courage and asked them to stop but it’s never easy to a challenge stranger. But it’s always the right thing to do (in my humble opinion). by schizofactory (Wed 20th Jul 2022 1:22pm)

City Centre is dump500. Have you seen Argyle Street lately? by schizofactory (Thu 21st Jul 2022 6:01pm)

Airbnb shouldn’t exist. Get a hotel if you travel, not a flat that could have been rented out to someone by schizofactory (Thu 21st Jul 2022 6:04pm)

Fair enough, I’m not from here. I’ve only been living here since 2018 and Glasgow is deffo the dirtiest major European city I’ve seen in the flesh by schizofactory (Thu 21st Jul 2022 6:24pm)

Yeah, city centre just looks so fucking dirty all the time. Argyle Street is pretty much the same and the whole place doesn’t look like a modern European city, it’s embarrassing really. by schizofactory (Sun 7th Aug 2022 1:30pm)

I make 40k and I’m a socialist. Would never vote Tory and reading about fuel poverty and sky rocketing rent increases makes me feel physically sick because it’s horrific. It will literally cost human lives this winter. Dignified living should not be reserved for the wealthy few, everyone deserves to LIVE and not merely survive from paycheck to paycheck by schizofactory (Fri 19th Aug 2022 9:55pm)

How do you not pay any rent?? by schizofactory (Fri 19th Aug 2022 10:01pm)

Makes me wonder - with mortgage interest rates almost doubling, how can all those people who paid 50k + above home value in the last two years not going bankrupt now? (Just low key hoping for a little housing market crash, ngl…) by schizofactory (Fri 19th Aug 2022 10:41pm)

Lol that’s crazy, literally quoting OP word for word in some parts 😆 by schizofactory (Fri 19th Aug 2022 10:53pm)

Ok let me be more precise: How do you pay no mortgage/rent (as per above) by schizofactory (Fri 19th Aug 2022 11:19pm)

Second this. by schizofactory (Fri 19th Aug 2022 11:17pm)

Well yeah I know what the options are in theory, just being nosy I guess. And very jealous too. For most of my life my rent would take up at least one third of my salary. I by schizofactory (Fri 19th Aug 2022 11:59pm)

That’s amazing by schizofactory (Sat 20th Aug 2022 9:03am)

What by schizofactory (Mon 22nd Aug 2022 7:08pm)

And save the planet by schizofactory (Mon 22nd Aug 2022 7:10pm)

This is the second post about soundproofing a tenement on here this week. It’s beyond me why people spend extortionate money to buy flats like this. They have zero sound insulation and unless you have to, why would even want to live in one? by schizofactory (Mon 22nd Aug 2022 10:59pm)

I lived in a tenement once - I could hear two sets of neighbours talking, watching tv etc. never had encountered anything like this before and it really traumatised me as I couldn't focus or relax. Most of them are also poorly maintained, mouldy and energy inefficient from what I've seen amongst my friends. I feel they are overly glorified in Glasgow and no longer fit for modern living. I don't think high ceilings are worth it (in my modest opinion). by schizofactory (Mon 22nd Aug 2022 11:51pm)

I think new builds get bad rep based on outdated stereotypes of “thin walls” when really it’s the modern tenement conversions that have a piece of paper instead of a wall between the rooms. Don’t get me wrong, I know some new builds are shit and I have lived in one, but from my personal experience most of them are a much better option, (especially if they were built after soundproofing regulations were put in place). They are also warmer and you tend not to hear your neighbour have a conversation with their spouse WORD FOR WORD by schizofactory (Tue 23rd Aug 2022 7:25pm)

£25? And you’re seriously spending your time writing an essay about it on Reddit? Have you seen other people’s rent increases by 200 or 300 quid? People are paying almost 900 for a one bedroom flat at times, so I suggest you learn to be a bit less tone deaf and maybe ask your friends instead of asking Reddit by schizofactory (Mon 29th Aug 2022 10:02am)

Best post on this subreddit ❤️ by schizofactory (Thu 8th Sep 2022 1:04pm)

If you asked me this question two years ago in lockdown I’d say Linn Park in the southside. It’s one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever seen and it’s so vast you always discover something new about it. Saved my mental health during Covid as I couldn’t wait to go for a run there every afternoon by schizofactory (Thu 8th Sep 2022 1:09pm)

I can agree with that but only as long as it’s not more of the “luxury student accommodation” kind because that solves nothing - regular people who don’t have wealthy parents will still look for cheaper rentals by schizofactory (Sun 25th Sep 2022 11:39am)

Peaceful plop ❤️ what an outstanding phrase this is! by schizofactory (Sat 1st Oct 2022 4:47pm)

Lol how is someone wasting your time with an EPC question? That’s basic stuff. And as someone said to you - landlord is legally obliged to tell you what the rating for your flat is. It’s illegal for a rental flat to rate below E by schizofactory (Thu 13th Oct 2022 8:24pm)

Oddly enough not many people know about this and yet this has been the law since 2017 by schizofactory (Thu 13th Oct 2022 8:37pm)

I’ve been living alone since 2017 and this year is the first time I feel financially comfortable and not so worried about extra spending, anxiously budgeting for everything. I am now on 42k, when I was on 30 I was ok but still not quite as comfortable as I wanted to be, not always being able to spend extra here and there. My rent is only 620 but there’s lots bills to cover when you’re by yourself. by schizofactory (Thu 13th Oct 2022 8:45pm)

I had to take my cat to emergency vet last night and taxis took me with him in his carrier both ways - you just need to check if they’re ok with it. Just mentioning as it’s another option when buses aren’t available :) by schizofactory (Thu 13th Oct 2022 8:53pm)

Doing it for next year by schizofactory (Fri 21st Oct 2022 10:27am)

More like cheap/greedy landlord. No amount of human bones can stand in the way of me renting this flat out!!! 🤣 by schizofactory (Mon 24th Oct 2022 11:28am)

I guess it depends if you have morals or not by schizofactory (Mon 24th Oct 2022 11:26am)

Yes. Won 120 quid with my pal a couple weeks ago 🥹 by schizofactory (Sun 30th Oct 2022 8:37pm)

Poor landlords, they’ve been legally asked to treat tenants like human beings and not like cash cows for once so now they all have no choice but sell! That’ll teach you! Should have not complained about your mouldy walls and drafty windows and just suck it up! by schizofactory (Sun 30th Oct 2022 8:54pm)

Jeezo why is everything is expensive by schizofactory (Fri 11th Nov 2022 7:48pm)

I scored an INCREDIBLE coat at the Barra’s market a few weeks back and paid only 30 quid (wool and cashmere). In the outdoors bit there’s a lady with a stand who has piles of jackets and coats so I’d deffo recommend that by schizofactory (Fri 11th Nov 2022 7:47pm)

Omg well done! Challenging people can be very scary and happens way too rarely in this country. I wish I’d witnessed that in person 👏🏻 by schizofactory (Sat 19th Nov 2022 8:34pm)

People should be outright fined. You drop litter - you pay 50 quid. Or 100 even. Radical responsibility by schizofactory (Sat 19th Nov 2022 8:33pm)

No experience with them but it’s promising to see ‘built for renters’ type developments. I agree with people here that the rent is a bit high but you’re getting potentially a long term rental security - with private lets you never know if the landlord decides to sell spontaneously and kick you out whereas here it seems there is no singular landlord but more of a customer service/company ownership kind of set up by schizofactory (Mon 21st Nov 2022 1:27am)

I’d slightly disagree - you’ve got the Glasgow Club gym nearby and 5 min walk to the shops. But I do agree the area is a bit funny by schizofactory (Mon 21st Nov 2022 11:03am)

It’s extremely rare, I think this is the first one of its kind in Glasgow that isnt also mid-market rent or social housing. I personally live in a built to rent type development but that’s a mid-market housing I’m in. similarly to Solasta they give me a lot of freedom with decorating and owning pets. Landlords are way more restrictive so I really hope more housing options like this will follow but not on the luxury side - we need more houses at the end of the day, not gyms and dining rooms lol by schizofactory (Mon 21st Nov 2022 11:08am)

I live in Merchant City and I walk down there regularly - it’s not that bad, not sure what people mean when they quote it being “dangerous” lol. Any area can be dangerous in the city at night by schizofactory (Mon 21st Nov 2022 11:05am)

It’s not normal unless your windows are shit. I currently live in a well insulated flat and never had any condensation on windows in any of the rooms, including bedroom by schizofactory (Tue 13th Dec 2022 8:35pm)

I’m sorry :( by schizofactory (Tue 13th Dec 2022 8:42pm)

I do actually. Is that why I have no condensation you say? by schizofactory (Tue 13th Dec 2022 8:41pm)

Please report this to environmental health, citizen bureau or the property tribunal. They’re in breach of contract if your window isn’t water and wind right by schizofactory (Tue 13th Dec 2022 8:40pm)

I’m sorry but I think UK is a ridiculous fucking country with its state of housing. How is this possible that in 2022 you have your social media feeds flooded with photos of people’s windows being frozen from the inside? With lack of wall insulation wearing hundreds of layers inside? And some pathetic little heaters? How is this normal? How do landlords keep getting away with this shit? Reading this makes me so unbelievably angry by schizofactory (Wed 14th Dec 2022 11:19pm)

That and apparently dodgy landlords, lots of criminal activity like brothels, drug dealing etc so potentially some properties would have been sold/bought for money laundering purposes by schizofactory (Wed 14th Dec 2022 11:56pm)

Are you sure it was due to ‘people on housing benefits’? Not money laundering? I heard rumours that some sketchy ‘businessmen’ became landlords and shit started unravelling with brothels and drug dealers popping up in those properties by schizofactory (Thu 15th Dec 2022 12:09am)

People who are new to Glasgow won’t know any better though and especially with housing stock being shockingly limited they may see an uptake in tenants unfortunately by schizofactory (Thu 15th Dec 2022 12:12am)

100% I prob wouldn’t last a month by schizofactory (Thu 15th Dec 2022 12:18am)

I think tenements are fucking ridiculous and overrated. Most of them have not been maintained well and therefore are simply no longer fit for modern living. I will NEVER understand people who glorify them and spend 40k+ above home report to live in a PRETTY BUILDING WITH CHARACTER. Fuck that shit are you crazy?!?! by schizofactory (Thu 15th Dec 2022 9:38am)

I’m Polska too! Haha! And yeah 100% - housing in Poland is also overpriced as shit currently but I’ve never seen any properties in the same poor state as here by schizofactory (Thu 15th Dec 2022 5:16pm)

Yeah I’ve been in that position before as well, many agencies unfortunately ask for this before you’re properly accepted etc. by schizofactory (Fri 16th Dec 2022 3:01pm)

It’s technically illegal but if you’ve been accepted somewhere I’d maybe go for it anyway? In the current state of affairs with the housing crisis it’s a miracle to even get a viewing. Plus you will get that money back if they don’t go ahead with you. And if they don’t then you have grounds to go to the housing tribunal to ask for it back. I personally have paid holding deposits before but never before a viewing. It’s a bit much but you may at least get a flat at the end of it. by schizofactory (Fri 16th Dec 2022 3:00pm)

I’m with Lowther and I have a two bedroom flat in the city centre for 620. 750 seems like a lot, especially when top earning threshold for mid market rent applicants tends to be about 40k. Lowther for example want your rent to account for no more than 35% of your household income so not sure how that will work out for them with rents being this high? Not sure if that’s a mid market-wide requirement though by schizofactory (Mon 19th Dec 2022 7:55am)

A cat would be a bit easier - you can leave them alone longer. Single gal here with a cat and I can confirm you can still go to those post work pints and feed him a bit later :) by schizofactory (Wed 21st Dec 2022 6:38pm)

The fact that they ask you for more money is beyond fucked. by schizofactory (Sat 24th Dec 2022 9:02am)

You’ve misspelled ‘drugs’ by schizofactory (Mon 26th Dec 2022 4:02pm)

Sorry if I sound dumb - what’s LEZ? by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 10:16pm)

Personally never had an issue with private hires - both Uber and GlasgoCabs have always worked fine for me and that’s exactly who they lost their business to on that particular occasion by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 10:21pm)

Surely if they want to make most of the remaining time it should be in their interest to position themselves as competitive to private hires, rather than rejecting card payments by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 10:30pm)

Based on some of the stories I’ve read on here some of the drivers would take you to the nearest cash machine instead and add that trip to your fare by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 10:37pm)

As per answers above - some drivers don’t have card machines at all and will take you to the cash machine so you can pay that way. I wouldn’t have had time to deal with a detour and the only reason I was in this taxi in the first place was because the car was covered in contactless and Apple Pay stickers by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 11:35pm)

Born in 92. In a rush. Cashless (like most people in this day and age). What don’t you understand? by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 11:41pm)

I was in a rush though and with a 20kg suitcase because I had to make it to my appointment straight after my flight. Not ideal to take a taxi to then walk for miles just because the guy lives in a different era and won’t accept cards by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 11:45pm)

Have you read my post? The stickers on the car were signalling that the driver accepted contactless payments. Once again - I was in a rush. Opened the door, hauled my heavy ass suitcase in and said where I was going. Despite the said stickers I thought I’d ask just in case - do you take cards. The guy says no. I ask why. He says he’s a private contractor. Seeing my annoyance he asks where I wanted to go. I tell him location of my GP to which he says: yeah no I won’t take you there. End by schizofactory (Mon 2nd Jan 2023 11:50pm)

I don’t have any of that info, had no idea you could report that. I may Karen up next time although I probably won’t be going near any of the taxis any time soon by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 12:44am)

That’s so unbelievably fucked. I’m so sorry about your cat and that you had to endure this when you were in so much distress. Hope you’re doing ok by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 12:40am)

I just don’t understand why they say they do accept cards on the car when it’s not guaranteed?It’s just misleading by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 9:04am)

Tax evasion is illegal. Paying less tax than you should is illegal. The “good accountants that help avoid tax” are criminals and there have been even cases of umbrella companies helping self employed people use certain loopholes to pay less tax that were then held accountable. You can easily end up being investigated and owe hundreds of thousands to HMRC. And no, not all self employed people evade tax by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 9:15am)

Far enough to know I wouldn’t make it on time had I just walked by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 9:28am)

Avoiding tax isn’t taking the risk to survive, it’s an illegal practice that can put you in serious debt or in jail. by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 9:42am)

I was in a rush plus I don’t frequent at Buchanan bus station so I don’t know where exactly the cash machines are. I was on my way to find one but luckily my private hire arrived before I got to do that. This is also beside my point - why put stickers on your car saying you’ll accept my card when you’re unlikely to do so? What’s the point in misleading me like that? by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 9:52am)

Yeah and I won’t use it, same as many other people who simply can’t be bothered anymore. I’m sure it makes perfect financial sense for taxi drivers to lose customers left and right just because they refuse to adapt to the modern day and age by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 10:55am)

I was about to go to cash machine but luckily my private hire arrived before then so didn’t need to. I wasn’t prepared to go to the GP that day or for a taxi journey in general so wasn’t thinking about withdrawing money, I was thinking about my perforated eardrum instead and the fact I wanted to see the doctor to check there was no permanent damage to my ear. Once again - I was in a fucking hurry and I tend not to carry cash around so I don’t overspend by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 2:04pm)

Then don’t advertise card payments as acceptable form of payment on the car you drive so you can filter out people like me who don’t have time for this shit. There’s also a big difference between preferring something and forcing me into a specific form of payment by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 4:52pm)

It’s a nice sentiment although in order for an individual to truly thrive and not be depressed all the time a certain set of conditions should be provided, including having a significant enough disposable income to do activities/buy services that make life worth living. Due to the crisis many of us have been sentenced to the miserable life of simply paying bills and having nothing else to spend or do. This isn’t living and experiencing life the way we should but merely surviving, so no wonder people’s mental health deteriorates rapidly. by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 5:55pm)

Oh my god that’s horrific! The fact that a man would put you in this much danger should have warranted a way more radical response and potential police investigation. I’m so sorry you had to endure this. On the note of Uber customer service - I once wanted to report an Uber Eats driver for using their kid to deliver food and I could not get to their support at all, so I don’t know if their customer services are there for appearances only or if they’re hard to contact on purpose so they can keep referring you to FAQs. I only managed to get a generic email back saying that the delivery person is not always the same as their profile picture… yeah that addresses my concerns of child labour completely, thanks Uber… by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 7:24pm)

That’s not what that guy told me. After I asked about card payments he said he doesn’t accept them and when he subsequently asked me about the exact address he confirmed he wouldn’t take me there unless I paid cash. by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 7:33pm)

Maybe he is but what are you supposed to do in that situation? I didn’t have time to deal with the bullshit by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 7:41pm)

Fuck me. Really speaks for itself by schizofactory (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 9:42pm)

Wtf? Why would anyone think that’s an acceptable way to live life by schizofactory (Wed 4th Jan 2023 8:28pm)

My friend lives in Howwood and when visiting her she was showing me how people there just leave these poop bags in the middle of parks and woodland areas - sometimes hanging them on tree branches or simply bagging the shite and just leaving it on the ground. Just makes you wonder - do people have no morals or dignity? You’ve already bagged the poop, what makes you think it’s best to just leave it? Especially in the middle of a picturesque area? by schizofactory (Wed 4th Jan 2023 8:26pm)

If it’s so hard for these people to carry the poop bag to the nearest bin maybe don’t get a dog then. Get a cat instead so you can just carry the poop within the comfort of your own home by schizofactory (Wed 4th Jan 2023 8:40pm)

Something like this happened outside my block in Merchant City but it wasn’t a taxi driver, just a regular person. When I expressed my disgust he said: WHEN YOU GOTTA GO YOU GOTTA GO Zero dignity man by schizofactory (Wed 4th Jan 2023 11:00pm)

In theory I think it’s a great idea and there should be more of this kind of thing - no singular landlord, secure renting without the risk of being kicked out due to selling, more rights and flexibility including ability to have a pet. It also creates competition for landlords with shitty, poor quality flats with mould on the walls and lack of insulation. In practice it seems they are are unaffordable, over the top luxury developments. For example Solasta has a gym, dining room and some other bullshit communal areas to justify the ridiculous price. I know someone who viewed one of their flats recently and said the flat was very small for what they were asking. But they may need to rent it out anyway due to having no other choice given the housing crisis. by schizofactory (Fri 6th Jan 2023 9:29pm)

Wtf had no idea that was part of legislation. To reduce this crisis we absolutely SHOULD be creating competition for landlords - would likely reduce rent prices and increase quality because they’d actually have to try and be the more desirable option rather than exploiting the shit out of tenants and driving the prices up for borderline inhabitable accommodation by schizofactory (Sat 7th Jan 2023 1:05am)

Are u ok? by schizofactory (Mon 9th Jan 2023 12:52am)

Quick scroll through this thread is a great example why we still need Pride and lots of sex ed in schools by schizofactory (Mon 9th Jan 2023 12:50am)

This is the 3rd or 4th post like this I’ve seen in the last year. When will people learn to stop buying tenements. They are so shit and the lack of sound insulation is not normal by schizofactory (Wed 11th Jan 2023 6:54pm)

I had a few face to face appointments recently - the first time when I had something resembling long Covid for a month between September and October and I asked to be seen in person after a phone appointment and they did a chest X-ray on me after I reported almost constant pressure on my chest. From my experience the phonecall is preferable however they will see you in some circumstances without too many issues. Looks like your GP does not subscribe to that approach though… I had the exact same cough issue after a flu years ago - it was horrific and you deffo deserve to be seen by someone. by schizofactory (Fri 13th Jan 2023 7:41pm)

Flu (not a wee cold but a proper influenza virus) can result in literal caughing fits that you go into several times a day for weeks. They are very intense and almost suffocating and can cause serious concern especially if you hadn’t had anything like this before. After my flu in 2016 I had a VERY intense cough for about 4 weeks after I fully recovered to a point where I had to leave meetings at work and almost threw up a bunch of times. by schizofactory (Fri 13th Jan 2023 7:49pm)

Report this to the planning department in Glasgow council. I had a similar situation a few years back and the landlord was issued with an enforcement letter to change the flat back to residential. It was a huge security issue that ended up with a stabbing incident in our close. Here’s the direct link where you can report it: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/forms/planningenforcement/planningenforcementform.aspx by schizofactory (Mon 16th Jan 2023 3:42pm)

I know that this is the system and everyone has to subject to it etc but isn’t this inherently unethical and misleading? You’re potentially wasting someone’s time/manipulating them into spending more money than they can afford by schizofactory (Sun 22nd Jan 2023 11:13am)

So that basically means that HR is completely random and does not accurately reflect the value of the home? How is this fucking legal by schizofactory (Sun 22nd Jan 2023 6:10pm)

It’s a reminder to the workers to apologise to the public for the inconvenience caused by schizofactory (Thu 26th Jan 2023 11:22am)

But on the other hand lack of any reaction to this type of thing only enables it by schizofactory (Thu 26th Jan 2023 11:20am)

Fair point if you’re a woman confronting a guy. I do believe though there should be a better culture of accountability in this city/country. I’m Polish and as much as my motherland sucks balls in many areas, I can at least say it doesn’t suck at confronting shitty behaviour in public. Youd never get away with as much as people are getting away with here and it just frustrates the shit out of me. But you’re right, you can’t just fix it yourself. I’d love to see people getting properly fined for this. by schizofactory (Thu 26th Jan 2023 11:57am)

Pros: pretty Cons: - Usually non energy efficient and you’ll be cold and pay a fortune in energy bills - Zero soundproofing - I personally couldn’t cope with working from home and couldn’t sleep in my bedroom half the time because I could hear people talking and watching tv from downstairs (and then I started hearing the second set of neighbours through the wall as well - that’s when I moved) - Imo the majority of tenements in Glasgow are poorly maintained so if you’re buying you’re likely to end up with external repair costs and other issues like leaks etc. In my humble opinion tenements are a waste of money, especially now that they’re grossly overpriced and u don’t really get value for money. They are no longer fit for modern living and you’re much better off getting an energy efficient new build. by schizofactory (Sat 28th Jan 2023 11:34am)

I disagree - I had very thin walls in my tenement in Cathcart, that’s why I ended up moving as I could hear both downstairs and next door neighbours and was losing my mind by schizofactory (Sat 28th Jan 2023 11:39am)

You can’t imagine living in a home that has been built for modern living and is energy efficient? I don’t understand this fascination with shitty old buildings that don’t serve anyone anymore just because they’re “original” and with “character” lol. Pretentious by schizofactory (Sat 28th Jan 2023 11:37am)

Why don’t you want a new build lol My last two flats were new builds and miles better quality wise than a shitty tenement. Great insulation and zero noise issues by schizofactory (Sat 28th Jan 2023 11:41am)

I get upset because these buildings are usually detrimental to the environment and this unhealthy sentiment only makes it worse. Renovate tenements or demolish them - there will be no other way to meet net zero by schizofactory (Sat 28th Jan 2023 12:28pm)

I live a new build for 600 a month and larger than any tenement I’ve ever lived in before by schizofactory (Sat 28th Jan 2023 12:55pm)

Yes rented in Merchant City by schizofactory (Sat 28th Jan 2023 9:34pm)

I wish I could unsee that by schizofactory (Tue 31st Jan 2023 3:02pm)

There’s a Glasgow council website where you can report a landlord with no registration by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 7:44am)

If it’s a residential flat with shared entrance they’re not allowed to have an Airbnb there. You can report it here: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/forms/planningenforcement/planningenforcementform.aspx by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 7:49am)

That law has been in place since 2017. Report the shit out of them by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 7:47am)

What will continue to happen is that the wealthy will continue to hoard as many properties as possible, driving the prices up and then charging double or triple for rent or whatever the fuck they please. This isn’t right or normal and requires a fundamental systemic change. It’s basically creating a society where an average person may end up homeless very easily and the wealthy class will be the only one owning all the assets and/or be able to live in a home. Thank you capitalism for this shitshow by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 8:03am)

I agree, tenements are overrated and not worth what people pay for them by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 8:13am)

43k… how tf people have this kind of money by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 8:15am)

It’s fucking harassment you mug. You think it’s fun to get an abortion? And seeing these cunts stood there making it even a worse experience? Women getting abortions are in vulnerable position and these people have no right to make it tougher on them by schizofactory (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 8:45am)

A few years back I accidentally applied for one of these “opportunities”. Red flag 1 - ad screamed NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Red flag 2 - I said hardly anything at the first interview but the lady calling me back for the second one told me that the interviewer was “very impressed with me” Red flag 3 - had no idea what the job was and even on the train to the actual job nothing was explained to me. Anytime I asked they said “you’ll see when we get there” and kept saying we were setting up an “event”. And as it turned out the event was standing outside Asda in Kilmarnock and trying to sell TalkTalk broadband to people walking in and out of the shop… Waste of fucking time and some impressionable young people actually get involved in it because of the amount of buzzwords and brainwashing techniques they use. by schizofactory (Mon 6th Feb 2023 10:46pm)

I don’t believe it’s an accurate answer though. No delivery drivers ever park on double yellow line? Especially in the city? How tf have I been receiving my deliveries thus far? by schizofactory (Thu 9th Feb 2023 8:09pm)

That’s very helpful thank you. There are no kerb markings, no signs, it’s only double parallel line so 10 min window would apply by schizofactory (Thu 9th Feb 2023 8:18pm)

Thanks, super helpful. I will get back to them with that info. by schizofactory (Thu 9th Feb 2023 8:23pm)

lol being downvoted for literally saying thank you to those who provided helpful advice? What is happening right now by schizofactory (Thu 9th Feb 2023 8:36pm)

Yeah that’s what I’m trying to achieve atm. Been on calls to consumer advice and citizen rights for help with that by schizofactory (Thu 9th Feb 2023 10:38pm)

It’s not a package though - it’s a massive bedframe that I need someone to carry into my flat which is part of the overall service I paid for by schizofactory (Fri 10th Feb 2023 1:18am)

Thanks so much for this, this is exactly why I asked this question here because I knew there would be some nuance to this. Yeah the driver was genuinely worried when he called me to say he couldn’t park so I’m assuming they must have been quite strict with him getting fined. But equally it’s the logistics company that should be figuring all this out with him instead of me trying to understand the parking rules so I can get my bed or refund… by schizofactory (Fri 10th Feb 2023 12:44pm)

I live in a property with Lowther. My tips for applying: - make sure you’ve pre-filled the application form and once the property you like comes up just change/add the name and price in the application and send it to info@lowtherhomes.com directly with all the docs attached and with the address of the property in the title - compose an email, attach all docs and let it sit in your drafts so it’s only a click away - be fast - these flats are usually high quality and cheap so as you can imagine there’s loads of people applying. I replied within less than a minute to them with a full application and docs and I think that’s how I managed to get my current flat. It’s extremely difficult though and I had gone through many failed attempts before. You will get a response only when you’ve been offered a viewing. You won’t be able to get in touch with them unless you’re already renting - they do it on purpose due to demand. Imagine if everyone who’s struggling to get a flat called them? Good luck! by schizofactory (Sat 11th Feb 2023 10:40am)

Try sending to both then - they always told me it’s he info@ email but I do know they have the lettings one too but unsure what for and what the difference if by schizofactory (Sat 11th Feb 2023 11:29am)

Date them on the day of sending your email although I don’t know if it matters or not. I think the things I’d usually leave blank and populate once I knew what I was applying for were property address, rent price and dates (I think there are multiple fields for dates?) Pre-fill everything else that is accurate as of now - your name, address, NIN, employment, current landlord etc by schizofactory (Sat 11th Feb 2023 11:49am)

And you never will get any feedback because they don’t have capacity to respond to everyone. My friend was told to hurry up and decide on the flat they were offering him in Yoker or the agent would start messaging 75 other people that had applied. And that’s Yoker. I can’t imagine the amount of applications for anything closer to the city by schizofactory (Sat 11th Feb 2023 11:52am)

This is so fucking sad by schizofactory (Sat 11th Feb 2023 10:44pm)

I went to Ikea on McGill's bus recently - day ticket was cheaper than return and I still paid over a fiver. by schizofactory (Thu 13th Apr 2023 10:28pm)

Greece, Poland, pretty sure Germany. I think Glaswegians are taking the piss with just crossing literally in front of moving vehicles. I’m not saying only pedestrians are to blame but I don’t think it helps the amount of people getting run over by schizofactory (Sun 16th Apr 2023 7:02pm)

Yeah but driving on red light is already illegal isn’t it? I’m talking about things that don’t exist atm by schizofactory (Sun 16th Apr 2023 7:15pm)

Lol I see everyone is passionate about crossing on red lights for some reason. I’m not saying the blame is ONLY on pedestrians, I’ve seen many drivers speed on red lights however that’s technically against the law and there is nothing to discourage pedestrians from doing stupid shit too. Do you really think it’s normal to just randomly jump on the busy street whenever you please? I’ve seen some ridiculous scenes over the years - people crossing half way, then waiting on the busy road for cars to pass, people walking in front of buses and other vehicles. It’s fucked in the head and I don’t care if you find it controversial. by schizofactory (Sun 16th Apr 2023 7:32pm)

I’m Polish and yes, you get fined in Poland if you MUST know. Majority of people wait on red lights in big cities by schizofactory (Sun 16th Apr 2023 7:36pm)

I don’t drive if you thinking I’m a driver who campaigns against pedestrians lol I’m actually in 1% of pedestrians in this city who wait for green light when crossing the stteet by schizofactory (Sun 16th Apr 2023 7:49pm)

I will never understand why it’s not a “universal” desire to not want people run in front of speeding cars. Clearly it’s a deeply embedded behaviour and preferred behaviour. I just cannot fathom why. Just wait for the green light ffs by schizofactory (Sun 16th Apr 2023 8:13pm)

If it’s a tenement you may as well sell it. They’re known for non existent soundproofing. Hearing others drove me mental when I lived in one by schizofactory (Mon 17th Apr 2023 11:44pm)

Absolute cunts man. Hope you get it sorted by schizofactory (Mon 17th Apr 2023 11:46pm)

The bin is Glasgow, the bottle is Scot Gov’s allocated budget for GCC by schizofactory (Sat 22nd Apr 2023 12:55pm)

My friend spent 400 quid on a PS5 on Facebook Martketplace and got blocked immediately after by the seller by schizofactory (Thu 11th May 2023 6:53pm)

I’ve rented with them and unfortunately that’s how I had to reserve a flat with them as well. It’s technically illegal but it’s not a scam - they’re a legit letting agent and apart from asking for money before you sign anything they’re actually quite good - repairs were always done quickly etc by schizofactory (Thu 11th May 2023 6:57pm)

Lol you witnessed potential modern slavery crime being committed and you’re taking it to Reddit? U ok bro? Call the police ffs by schizofactory (Fri 12th May 2023 11:36pm)

Feeling exact same way. Completely discouraged and exhausted now. Let’s normalise being single forever and just giving and receiving love in other ways by schizofactory (Mon 15th May 2023 9:37pm)

I’m renting with Lowther - not sure about other mid market providers but with Lowther you apply via rightmove, like for any other flat, and you either get one or you don’t. It’s first come first serve basis so the faster you send them all the info the better by schizofactory (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 12:20pm)

I think many of these reviews are related to them as factors, not necessarily letting agent. I know some people in my block experienced delays with them fixing stuff however I personally always received any help I needed quickly, including emergency plumbing repairs etc. Plus the secure tenancy, the quality, the price and location of my current flat beats any potential flaws in service tbh. (I think in mid market crieteria they aren’t allowed to charge more than 700 a month for a one and two bedroom flat. For example - my place is a 2 bed in the city centre for 620 a month) by schizofactory (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 12:28pm)

Yeah they ask people to send the application and all supporting docs straight to their email as soon as u see something on rightmove. Not gonna lie - it’s not easy to get something as they don’t have a lot of stock so it’s the matter of luck and determination I guess. They only respond to successful applicants so that’s why you wouldn’t have heard back from them by schizofactory (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 12:37pm)

That sounds good, I just checked and they’re a diamond provider too. Do you know if they offer finance options? Or did u just pay all in one go? by schizofactory (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 2:18pm)

Mid-market rent flat, got it in 2021, 620 for 2 bedrooms by schizofactory (Tue 13th Jun 2023 7:46am)

Who hurt you man by schizofactory (Wed 14th Jun 2023 11:48pm)

You should try putting more dots between each sentence by schizofactory (Wed 14th Jun 2023 11:46pm)

Red flags can include: - MARKETING EXECUTIVE NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - FULL TRAINING PROVIDED - company website that does not tell you what the company actually does and has lots of stock photos DO NOT get manipulated into standing in the street selling Talk Talk broadband to people - these jobs are a pyramid scheme scam and are commission only, but I feel if someone hasn’t had a job for a while they may think it’s maybe not the worst thing in the world to do for a while. You’ll never get that time back and you’ll make very little money (below minimum wage) by schizofactory (Mon 19th Jun 2023 9:02am)

That’s exactly what it is. I had a shadowing day with a company like this in 2013 (they never told me where we were going and why and dragged me to fucking Kilmarnock to stand outside Asda to sell shit) and I’m pretty sure they were pitching it as “flexible self employed opportunity”. The “leader” of my Asda group had a law degree apparently…and was “happy” they employ people like her and with other “diverse” backgrounds 😆 LAW DEGREE. I MEAN… by schizofactory (Mon 19th Jun 2023 10:39am)

Or it’s part of their tactic - to show you a person who has a “respectable degree” and who wanna work there and are climbing the career ladder etc so it means it’s legit. I once stumbled upon a website that listed all of their manipulative recruitment techniques and it’s almost like copy paste. This included (and what I actually saw/experienced myself): - Having a group of employees shout excitedly in a room so you can hear it when waiting for an interview and assume something interesting is happening and “oh what a great place to work for” - Tell you all the milestones you’re meant to hit to get promoted and roughly how much time it’s gonna take. They’re also gonna tell you that “only one person managed to get their faster” - that’s to motivate you to become that person lol - after a super generic interview they call you and say “they were impressed with you”. All of the above is repeated over and over when the company rebrands and changes their name (which they inevitably do after a couple of years as their business model isn’t sustainable without raising some eyebrows) and I literally experienced all of the above. Absolute wankery and I do not understand how it’s legal. by schizofactory (Mon 19th Jun 2023 12:03pm)

All these things combined are a red flag - in my view by schizofactory (Mon 19th Jun 2023 2:21pm)

More like, can I cum by schizofactory (Tue 20th Jun 2023 4:43pm)

it was steered using a Logitech game controller apparently by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 10:01pm)

who tf agreed to that let by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 10:12pm)

I saw one speaking to a lady outside Spar on Glassford street today. She looked confused and I think he asked her to buy something for him in a shop? Had no idea he could have been scamming her by schizofactory (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 10:17pm)

I’d modernise the way you find out at what station you are. It’s embarrassing that there is no electronic signage inside telling you which stop is approaching. I’ve not seen this in any other major city by schizofactory (Mon 10th Jul 2023 8:14am)

For the last gig I went to at Hampden (Calvin Harris in 2022) First Bus organised a shuttle bus from city centre to Hampden and back but you had to book it in advance. I was hoping they do it for every show? by schizofactory (Sun 23rd Jul 2023 3:00pm)

It is a type of social housing where you qualify if you’re in full time employment and making a specified amount of money - for my housing association it’s between 21 and 40k a year. The rents are very cheap - atm I’d say I pay half of what the rental market rate would be. by schizofactory (Wed 26th Jul 2023 12:19pm)

For me it was about a week between applying and being offered a flat ( I am with Lowther Homes). If you don’t hear from them it means you were unsuccessful. Unfortunately they can’t give you any updates otherwise - you simply hear from them or you don’t. by schizofactory (Wed 26th Jul 2023 12:17pm)

Can I just say - let’s never accept this housing situation as normal. People not being able to find a place to live and desperately scrambling for solutions is fucked in the head. We live in this reality while estate agents and landlords make huge amounts of money from other people’s despair. We need more homes and we need fair rents, we need to create housing competition for shitty landlords who overcharge and we really need to campaign for this shit coz this is not sustainable. by schizofactory (Sat 29th Jul 2023 2:15am)

I feel you, I have a similar ptsd-eque situation from living in a tenement that I had to treat with hypnosis. Would highly recommend if you still need to improve your symptoms as you might be suffering from a specific type of misophonia (something that I discovered I had). For that reason I would never even go near a tenement ever again - they're utter garbage for sound travelling by schizofactory (Sun 6th Aug 2023 8:27pm)

I am the same and I had to move twice in a short space of time because of it. Now I know much more about types of building materials and their soundproofing capabilities than I'd ever expect lol. The only therapy that helped me when I was at my worst (I have a very good flat now with cemented floors but new neighbours moved in and they were stompers and I wanted to die) - it was called sequent repatterining therapy which involved hypnosis. Improvements didn't happen overnight but it was the most effective of all therapies I had so if you ever need more help with these symptoms I'd recommend looking into it. The therapist was also the first person who truly understood the hell of living with misophonia because many people don't get it or think you're being a snowflake but in my case it caused real suffering that took ages to overcome. by schizofactory (Sun 6th Aug 2023 10:09pm)

It’s Park orthodontics isn’t it? When they told me they charge 150 for the initial visit I went elsewhere. I’m currently with St. Vincent smile who offer a free initial consultation and they quoted me about 3700 for Invisalign including appointments etc. (that’s if you pay in instalments. The whole treatment outright is about 3200) by schizofactory (Mon 7th Aug 2023 7:25pm)

I will get top and bottom Invisalign retainer, not sure what the medical records are for? Not sure if whitening is included but hygienist appointment deffo is and all consultations are included in that price. I got 3D scan for free during the 1st consultation. 5k is excessively expensive. by schizofactory (Mon 7th Aug 2023 7:34pm)

It’s still expensive. Just ditch it and go to St Vincent smile instead. They were great and they gave me a full breakdown of all prices. I paid 1250 as down payment for my Invisalign and x rays and the rest will be paid in 8 x 250 quid instalments. And this includes the hygienist and all appointments by schizofactory (Mon 7th Aug 2023 7:31pm)

you should be stressed. some landlords will find you more desirable only if you pay them 12 months' rent upfront. other than being rich I'd recommend not having an animal and not smoking and having a very well paid job by schizofactory (Wed 16th Aug 2023 10:46pm)

I had to provide mine with almost every single application when I was looking for a flat first time round in 2018 by schizofactory (Wed 16th Aug 2023 10:50pm)

It’s not a dog. It’s clearly a little polar bear 🐻‍❄️ by schizofactory (Tue 22nd Aug 2023 9:19pm)

yeah it's in the same place/run by the same people as Sikorsky Club :) by schizofactory (Fri 25th Aug 2023 1:15pm)

Agreed. Another challenge for me is having to deal with the havoc of big events nearby, particularly Celtics celebrations which legit stress me out so I need to plan my life around it by schizofactory (Fri 1st Sep 2023 6:23pm)

I don’t think they’re allowed to do this anymore. I think soundproofing regulations have been better since 2017 or so and you have to have a specific wall density to not transmit too many decibels. by schizofactory (Fri 1st Sep 2023 6:21pm)

I’m getting my Invisalign soon and the overall treatment cost will be about 3600 quid. Both upper and lower arch by schizofactory (Wed 13th Sep 2023 12:25am)

St. Vincent Smile by schizofactory (Wed 20th Sep 2023 11:35am)

I used to live in Cathcart and some of my neighbours constantly dumped their rubbish at the back door instead of walking up to the bin…it was so fucking gross as you had to step over it when heading to the bin and it looked very similar to your picture. I tried to clean it up a couple of times but the bags were usually ripped because of seagulls and foxes, so it wasn’t always the easiest. It’s so fucking gross by schizofactory (Fri 10th Nov 2023 9:50am)