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Where would you do the GDL?
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<blockquote data-quote="George Maxwell" data-source="post: 99956" data-attributes="member: 17165"><p>Hi [USER=4098]@futuretraineesolicitor[/USER],</p><p></p><p>So this is a very personal choice (i.e., how much you choose to live on). </p><p></p><p>Personally I found that in the current climate (the London housing market is bonkers right now) it was difficult to get a flat for much below £900 (unless I wanted to pay the same amount factoring in the cost of commuting each day). Factor in energy bills, water, wifi too. I was looking with a friend for nearly a month in June/July for a flat for reference. </p><p></p><p>The market has changed significantly since this post was written. Properties leave the market within a day of being listed. Friends of mine lost a flat recently which they offered above the asking rent purely because it is so competitive to get a flat currently. </p><p></p><p>It is also difficult, if not impossible (in my experience) to find a lease for less than 12 months. So you have to count on finding a job after your course (or during if you like). I have friends on the PGDL who thought they could do a job alongside at the start who then quit because the course was so time consuming. </p><p></p><p>Again, it really depends on how you find the course etc. and how feasible it is to work alongside for you. Of course, different firms offer differing amounts of grant too!</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps 🚀</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="George Maxwell, post: 99956, member: 17165"] Hi [USER=4098]@futuretraineesolicitor[/USER], So this is a very personal choice (i.e., how much you choose to live on). Personally I found that in the current climate (the London housing market is bonkers right now) it was difficult to get a flat for much below £900 (unless I wanted to pay the same amount factoring in the cost of commuting each day). Factor in energy bills, water, wifi too. I was looking with a friend for nearly a month in June/July for a flat for reference. The market has changed significantly since this post was written. Properties leave the market within a day of being listed. Friends of mine lost a flat recently which they offered above the asking rent purely because it is so competitive to get a flat currently. It is also difficult, if not impossible (in my experience) to find a lease for less than 12 months. So you have to count on finding a job after your course (or during if you like). I have friends on the PGDL who thought they could do a job alongside at the start who then quit because the course was so time consuming. Again, it really depends on how you find the course etc. and how feasible it is to work alongside for you. Of course, different firms offer differing amounts of grant too! I hope that helps 🚀 [/QUOTE]
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