Where I Live: 'I rent a one-bed flat for £750 a month - it's my safe haven'
In the midst of the cost of living crisis, where we live and what we pay for our homes has become a huge talking point. With rent costs and house prices skyrocketing, people are more eager than ever to find out what they can afford to buy or rent on today's property market.
This week we spoke to Charlotte Kerrell, a 25-year-old PR and events assistant from Essex, who rents a one-bed flat in Salford for £750 per month. “But the search for rental accommodation was incredibly stressful and competitive. It was a really busy time of year - students were returning to Manchester and it was just after the final lockdown so it felt like everyone was trying to move at once.
The PR and events assistant, who has almost completed her Master's degree in International Fashion Marketing, told us what it's like living in her apartment. "On average including bills and council tax I pay around £950 a month," Charlotte explained. “I definitely think the price is reasonable for what I get. Looking at what flats are going up to now, I think I’m quite lucky to have this apartment for this price.
"I drive but I don’t have my car here in Manchester so it was really important for me to be able to get to and from the train station easily, especially when I am going back home to my parents' house in Essex.” “I added lots of accessories that I felt reflected my personality. I brought a lot of things with me from my family home as well to make it feel homely," she said.
Giving advice to others who are trying to save whilst renting, Charlotte said: “I often sit and review all of my bills and outgoings to see if there is anything I can save on. I look at my direct debits and assess if I really need them or if I can get them cheaper elsewhere.
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