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Huhuhuhu39272 · 08/05/2025 00:20

Don’t know much about the area but Leith is supposed to be rough as hell too (my brother used to live in Edinburgh)

Experience to drive through (heroin addicts hitting our car randomly as driving past)…think trainspotting (where the film was made)

NeilDiamondsBlowDry · 08/05/2025 00:18

@StatisticallyChallenged that’s astonishing

BlondiePortz · 08/05/2025 00:16

Considering the shoe boxes on offer in London this seems a bargain

JHound · 08/05/2025 00:15

Hadn’t realised Edinburgh was so expensive.

StatisticallyChallenged · 08/05/2025 00:13

YANBU, that is a shithole.

I know the area pretty well and I am fairly sure it is basically the same flat as this one here

https://www.onthemarket.com/details/16079120/

Amazing what a different not being gross makes!

ThorsRaven · 08/05/2025 00:09

Gattopardo · 07/05/2025 20:12

See also “rarely available” on sale listings - yes, because people don’t sell houses and flats on a yearly basis.

It’s truly disgusting.

and why is it being let bills inclusive? Is it a shed at the end of someone’s garden or an illegally converted garage or basement or something?

why is it being let bills inclusive?

Maybe it's a council flat being illegally sub-let? Bills included means the council tenants name stays on the bills so on official paperwork, it looks like the tenant is still there, when in reality, the resident is a sub-tenant. But the integrated kitchen appliances indicate it might not be a council sub-let.

The other alternative is that it provides cover for people who want to fly under the radar for whatever purpose (illegal, warrant out, criminal enterprise eg brothel, drugs).

Is it a shed at the end of someone’s garden or an illegally converted garage or basement or something?

Flat in a block. Looks like the other flats are quite nice. But that one has been trashed - same condition as a squat.

PodgePie · 07/05/2025 23:52

It looks absolutely vile & expensive too.

LBFseBrom · 07/05/2025 23:49

It looks all right to me. I haven't read all the posts yet so obviously there must be something that is shocking you. That would be reasonable for where I live, especially with two bathrooms, £1500 - £1500 pcm with one bathroom. This particular flat is inclusive of bills, you don't see that often. It's furnished too, so it says, probably basic, so not sure it would attract a family. more likely two sharing. This is one not far from me (but unfurnished), not inclusive: www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/161213210#/?channel=RES_LET

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Scottishdreams1991 · 07/05/2025 23:49

EastGrinstead · 07/05/2025 23:00

What are the odds that it was OP who posted the advert on Gumtree.

Waiting for the article in The Daily Mail.

Pretty low. 😆

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tulippa · 07/05/2025 23:30

I have no idea if that rent is realistic for the area or not but agree with Trainspotting vibe comments. Is the oven being used as some sort of cupboard?

Stickupherarse · 07/05/2025 23:26

In pic 5 is that mould around the bottom of the door?!

BobbyBiscuits · 07/05/2025 23:10

It gives the impression there's absolutely no natural light at all, no visible windows? And the kitchen seems to be behind a shower curtain?
The mould creeping up the door is a nice touch.

That really is atrocious isn't it. It's like they deliberately want it to look severely off-putting to all humans?! And rats/cockroaches would probably turn their noses up...even though they'd get to live rent free.

TheKeeperOfTissues · 07/05/2025 23:05

I live not too far & they're definitely taking the piss

Lighteningstrikes · 07/05/2025 23:03

AlanShore · 07/05/2025 20:00

Why are you shocked?

You can’t be serious?
£1,800.00 per month for a shit-hole.

EastGrinstead · 07/05/2025 23:00

What are the odds that it was OP who posted the advert on Gumtree.

Waiting for the article in The Daily Mail.

Ireolu · 07/05/2025 22:57

At least it doesn't say 'recently refurbished'
It's a dump. And listings like this make me grateful we were able to buy a few.short years ago..there are many unscrupulous estate agents and landlords out there.

EastGrinstead · 07/05/2025 22:57

Shocked???

Paper never refused ink.

This is Gumtree - not a reputable estate agent in Edinburgh.

LoudMoose · 07/05/2025 22:57

Must be dodgy, there is no way you’d pay that for a 2 bed in Leith, in that condition, also no landlord registration. Scotland has too many landlord regulations to let that pass yearly checks.

Manxexile · 07/05/2025 22:53

NeilDiamondsBlowDry · 07/05/2025 21:33

Trainspotting ….

This ^

Minfilia · 07/05/2025 22:49

Fucking hell, that is grim.

Poppyseeds79 · 07/05/2025 22:46

Reality is that places are priced at what folk will pay. Shithole or not... No landlord is fool enough to price themselves into a no tenant hole. It's clearly let at that figure before.

Serpentstooth · 07/05/2025 22:46

Hoping for student sharers. It's vile.

GreenSkyes · 07/05/2025 22:44

'Bright and well-furnished' - did they upload the wrong photos. That's a lie
Are they using tinfoil as a back splash on the cooker too?
Rent costs are awful.

abracadabra1980 · 07/05/2025 22:43

I feel desperately sad that anyone has to live in such a drab, depressing place, that clearly has a damp problem. The estate agents description is a joke. Letting desperately needs to be better legislated in the UK, so nobody pays a penny for a shithole like this. All the sofas indicate to me it's been used as a multiple occupancy property - like a brothel. Urgh.

Zov · 07/05/2025 22:42

ReadingSoManyThreads · 07/05/2025 22:40

Jesus, what a generalisation! I'm not creepy in the slightest.

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Yeah, that was a bit harsh wasn't it?! 😬