Renting around Mile 2: junction living
Transport at your door, and water that varies street by street.
Transport at your door, and water that varies street by street.
Mile 2 is about transport. You will never wait long for a car, in any direction, at almost any hour. For anyone commuting daily that is worth real money.
What it costs
| Kind of place | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Single room | 16,000 – 24,000 |
| Self-contained | 30,000 – 45,000 |
| 2-bedroom | 50,000 – 70,000 |
The thing to check here specifically
Water pressure varies noticeably street to street around Mile 2. Two compounds a few hundred metres apart can have completely different experiences. Do not accept a general assurance — ask the immediate neighbours of the specific house.
Noise
The junction is audible and constant. Most people stop registering it within a week, but go and stand at the gate in the evening before deciding whether you are one of them.
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