I grew up in London Ontario. I moved there in 1964. I left in 1978 to go away to college. I was just there 2 weeks ago. My favorite place to live. God Bless "The Forest City" ❤️
I lived in London for almost 15 years, the major problem with London is the time it takes to get around in the city. It can take almost 40 minutes to get across the city.
Homelessness is all by design. I worked with the homeless, hiv, drug addiction and it a pattern from the street to jail, back to the street then back to jail. You wanna hear more ?
The serial killer thing is fact. Up to 1984 i believe, we were considered the serial killer capital of the world, housing more serial killers per populous than any other city.
London is horrible. I grew up there, left in the mid 90's. It used to have more millionaires per capita than any other city in Canada,.but that was a long time ago. London is kind of like east Vancouver in way. Where theres a weird mentality that doesnt make sense to those not from there, but makes peefect sense to those who are. Its almost like it has its own culture thats kind of broken. But the people there will chalk it up to, like aww everywher has crike and violence and whatnot. Butnits really not the case on that scale or geenrral dispositionsl towards thatbtype of stuff. Theres a reason East Vancouver was rhe example I used lol. Its the onoy thing comparable ive seen in Caanada
I was born/raised in St Thomas/London, raised my kids there too...moved away 11yrs ago to get away from the hustle and bustle- first Nova Scotia, now Newfoundland. You describe London very well- I had friends in each part of the city, and you hit it spot on (EOA, LOL). As home sick as I get from time to time, I cannot imagine ever moving back- it was chaotic a decade ago- now it's all twice as as much- no thanks for this old gal, I'll keep my memories of what it used to be....lovin my little ocean front property no mortgage, no car payment ;)
I grew up 10min walk from downtown near old south and thrn moved to both the west and south sides of the city and ill be hobest they were nice. EOA is really real, yes there are nice neighborhoods but anyrhing near the western fair grounds is rough, down dundas and really most of dowbtown except immediately around bud gardens is basically trash
Between 1992 and 2006 I ran an in-town courier business. I used to call up the people at City Hall and begged them to tear up the CN and CP tracks and re-route them to south of the 401, except for the tracks that pass north/south at Adelaide and Commissioners, in case some train cars need to make it into downtown. The city admitted that that should have been done 50 years ago, but that it was too late now/then. They didn't like it when I brought up that they NEEDED to make Sunningdale an extension of Veteran's Memorial, the rich people on Sunningdale be damned. But the worst traffic in the city (other than the tracks downtown) is the northwest, especially Sarnia Rd to HP, to OX to Wond, where they allowed the tracks to ruin that subdivision as well..
The other London has a similar problem, especially south of the Thames, though the lines won’t be torn up as they carry intensive passenger services and apparently the residents hate bridges more.
That's not even a joke. 6 different relatives from 6 different east-indian run jobs in this city hire almost exclusively within their race. And NONE of them know how to make a damn double double 😂
Born in 92, lived in l9ndon until 8 years aho and have to say i do not regret moving awaym i live in vancouver now and ehile its ungodly expensive from the look and what ive geard from friebds and family i pay for rent almost the same as many of them or at times less if you live in the new ish areas noeth if the city ala masonville. 😅
Homeleas doubled cuz the damned rent is too high! Lived in london for all my life thus far. Been here for 23 years now. It's an interesting city. This guy hits the nail on the head.
Homeless tripled because other giant cities like Toronto literally bought them train tickets and sent them here, promising there was enough resources to help when there isn't.
Hey, you never talk about which neighborhoods to avoid due to the railroad running through them and the train noise. Any advise on this ? I assume avoid being near Sarnia road ?
So, unless your the street that backs onto the train tracks, you aren't going to hear much. As long are your one or two streets away you will be fine noise wise. The only exception would be if you live near the giant train yard at Egerton or the one by Adelaide. That might be a bit more noisy. Sarnia road has an overpass - so I wouldn't be too concerned about living near Sarnia road regarding trains.
Hey Ryan, loved your video on this topic. Im orginally from North York specifically Jane and Finch neighborhood so when I got the opportunity to go full remote I just had to take the chance and buy in London because as they say, "keep on driving till you qualify" Can I ask what are your thoughts on Pond Mills and Commissioners area.(closer to where the plaza with TD is) I moved here and so far I like it.
great work ryan i think homelessness problem is such a major issue , would definitely like more episodes talking about things other than real estate lol
@@Another-Address the indigenous were conquered. It's not longer their land. Not too mention Canada wasn't a country when they were running around killing each other. Protestant Europeans made this land a country
I lived in Oakridge and then Proudfoot for the first 13 years in London. I am in Glen Cairn (southeast) for the past 14 years and I think it is a better area. More affordable housing, nice neighbourhoods and parks plus its easier access to the 401.
I know this video is 2 months old but it should be noted that the homeless population is largely in part due to Toronto putting their homeless on a one way bus to Kitchener/Waterloo and then they bus them here. There is a current article about there being 350ish documented that have come from there. It is awful that a city would treat people like this. And London doesn't have the resources to help them.
The way these absolute half-wits on council raise your housing takes on ridiculous police budgets is sickening…never move to this city while Josh Morgan has anything to do with it…he does nothing but spend frivolously
I noticed a massive increase in house listings in the city. But the median price is down almost 10% from last year. Any idea what's going on? Something I should know as a home-owner?
With the interest rates rising, the average price is starting to decline. It has dropped two months in a row. As for the number of listings - they aren’t t being sold quite as quickly so there is a bit more inventory out these right now.
LOL, I rarely go east of Adelaide. Once in a while I like to go to Forest City Surplus and a Dutch store, but the dumpiness of the area never attracted me. It's very peaceful near the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate.
Does anyone know any area in Ontario that doesn't really have a lot of East Indians? Obviously, Mississauga and Brampton are write-offs. But what about elsewhere? I think Hamilton and Waterloo are gone. Anyone? Any help? Not trying to sound racist at all, just seriously want to know where I can go and they're not a majority. Thank you!
Sitting here watching this video as I listen to sirens. Seems like i hear sirens every 30 minutes.
Junkies
London needs a grocery store downtown. The downtown is dead. It’s sad , reakky.
I grew up in London Ontario. I moved there in 1964. I left in 1978 to go away to college. I was just there 2 weeks ago. My favorite place to live.
God Bless "The Forest City" ❤️
Well done video. Very informative for a clueless person (me)
Don’t forget about the immigrants…. Especially the Indian ones.
I lived in London for almost 15 years, the major problem with London is the time it takes to get around in the city. It can take almost 40 minutes to get across the city.
I don't miss that. Or when you wait for a train only for it to backup and go the other way?
Homelessness is all by design. I worked with the homeless, hiv, drug addiction and it a pattern from the street to jail, back to the street then back to jail. You wanna hear more ?
Don't forget to brag that we had the most serial killers.
and stabbings at the high schools
The serial killer thing is fact. Up to 1984 i believe, we were considered the serial killer capital of the world, housing more serial killers per populous than any other city.
@@ascott42088this situation perpetuated?
London is horrible.
I grew up there, left in the mid 90's.
It used to have more millionaires per capita than any other city in Canada,.but that was a long time ago.
London is kind of like east Vancouver in way.
Where theres a weird mentality that doesnt make sense to those not from there, but makes peefect sense to those who are.
Its almost like it has its own culture thats kind of broken.
But the people there will chalk it up to, like aww everywher has crike and violence and whatnot.
Butnits really not the case on that scale or geenrral dispositionsl towards thatbtype of stuff.
Theres a reason East Vancouver was rhe example I used lol.
Its the onoy thing comparable ive seen in Caanada
With all the money and people getting paid to plan the city...why have they never figured out DT...its bleak
I was born/raised in St Thomas/London, raised my kids there too...moved away 11yrs ago to get away from the hustle and bustle- first Nova Scotia, now Newfoundland. You describe London very well- I had friends in each part of the city, and you hit it spot on (EOA, LOL). As home sick as I get from time to time, I cannot imagine ever moving back- it was chaotic a decade ago- now it's all twice as as much- no thanks for this old gal, I'll keep my memories of what it used to be....lovin my little ocean front property no mortgage, no car payment ;)
Its a disaster
Same here, born in Glanworth and moved to Belmont. 53 years later, moved to Sussex NB. Love it here and can't see me and my family ever going back.
The Knights did not draft Tavares. He was traded from Oshawa.
Hey what about job opportunities and unemployment rate.
I remember only many homeless in downtown
I grew up 10min walk from downtown near old south and thrn moved to both the west and south sides of the city and ill be hobest they were nice. EOA is really real, yes there are nice neighborhoods but anyrhing near the western fair grounds is rough, down dundas and really most of dowbtown except immediately around bud gardens is basically trash
Between 1992 and 2006 I ran an in-town courier business. I used to call up the people at City Hall and begged them to tear up the CN and CP tracks and re-route them to south of the 401, except for the tracks that pass north/south at Adelaide and Commissioners, in case some train cars need to make it into downtown. The city admitted that that should have been done 50 years ago, but that it was too late now/then. They didn't like it when I brought up that they NEEDED to make Sunningdale an extension of Veteran's Memorial, the rich people on Sunningdale be damned. But the worst traffic in the city (other than the tracks downtown) is the northwest, especially Sarnia Rd to HP, to OX to Wond, where they allowed the tracks to ruin that subdivision as well..
Oxford and Hyde park intersection drive me insane
The other London has a similar problem, especially south of the Thames, though the lines won’t be torn up as they carry intensive passenger services and apparently the residents hate bridges more.
You will have no problem finding a job if you're east Indian.
They're all related
That's not even a joke. 6 different relatives from 6 different east-indian run jobs in this city hire almost exclusively within their race. And NONE of them know how to make a damn double double 😂
Born in 92, lived in l9ndon until 8 years aho and have to say i do not regret moving awaym i live in vancouver now and ehile its ungodly expensive from the look and what ive geard from friebds and family i pay for rent almost the same as many of them or at times less if you live in the new ish areas noeth if the city ala masonville. 😅
Homeleas doubled cuz the damned rent is too high! Lived in london for all my life thus far. Been here for 23 years now. It's an interesting city. This guy hits the nail on the head.
Homeless tripled because other giant cities like Toronto literally bought them train tickets and sent them here, promising there was enough resources to help when there isn't.
Hey, you never talk about which neighborhoods to avoid due to the railroad running through them and the train noise. Any advise on this ? I assume avoid being near Sarnia road ?
So, unless your the street that backs onto the train tracks, you aren't going to hear much. As long are your one or two streets away you will be fine noise wise. The only exception would be if you live near the giant train yard at Egerton or the one by Adelaide. That might be a bit more noisy.
Sarnia road has an overpass - so I wouldn't be too concerned about living near Sarnia road regarding trains.
Hey Ryan, loved your video on this topic.
Im orginally from North York specifically Jane and Finch neighborhood so when I got the opportunity to go full remote I just had to take the chance and buy in London because as they say, "keep on driving till you qualify"
Can I ask what are your thoughts on Pond Mills and Commissioners area.(closer to where the plaza with TD is) I moved here and so far I like it.
I think it’s a decent area. It’s still south/east London but pond mills is usually not bad
Don't go to fanshawe, it sucks.
great work ryan i think homelessness problem is such a major issue , would definitely like more episodes talking about things other than real estate lol
Thanks hash. Sorry this is primarily a real estate channel
It has to with the amount of government workers.
There are whole areas dedicated to immigrants. No joke its crazy
@@Another-Address the indigenous were conquered. It's not longer their land. Not too mention Canada wasn't a country when they were running around killing each other. Protestant Europeans made this land a country
Ok Mr. Unskilled labourer, do you know why this country is called a melting pot? Moron?
I lived in Oakridge and then Proudfoot for the first 13 years in London. I am in Glen Cairn (southeast) for the past 14 years and I think it is a better area. More affordable housing, nice neighbourhoods and parks plus its easier access to the 401.
London hasn't had real winters since the mid 80's.
Great overview. Please make another video about industrial growth in the recent times. Thanks
I know this video is 2 months old but it should be noted that the homeless population is largely in part due to Toronto putting their homeless on a one way bus to Kitchener/Waterloo and then they bus them here. There is a current article about there being 350ish documented that have come from there. It is awful that a city would treat people like this. And London doesn't have the resources to help them.
The way these absolute half-wits on council raise your housing takes on ridiculous police budgets is sickening…never move to this city while Josh Morgan has anything to do with it…he does nothing but spend frivolously
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Great presentation Ryan but you never mentioned the property taxes for less service plus the water bill.
Hi Ryan, do you have apartment for rent available in London Ontario that accept pet(one dog)? TY man, great content.
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Which area is better for living? Talbot vs Longwoods? Several upcoming and new build houses in both these areas for around 700-700k.
Both are nice, but i'm more partial to Talbot
New build in Talbot is not 700k
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I noticed a massive increase in house listings in the city. But the median price is down almost 10% from last year. Any idea what's going on? Something I should know as a home-owner?
With the interest rates rising, the average price is starting to decline. It has dropped two months in a row. As for the number of listings - they aren’t t being sold quite as quickly so there is a bit more inventory out these right now.
@@ryancrits-londonontariocan4732 thanks Ryan, I appreciate your answer. It makes sense.
I really liked the fact that London called the forest city
Like to see stats on ingersoll. It seems to be growing.
LOL, I rarely go east of Adelaide. Once in a while I like to go to Forest City Surplus and a Dutch store, but the dumpiness of the area never attracted me. It's very peaceful near the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate.
Thank you! What’s your opinion about rents?
Rent everywhere in Ontario is getting very high. Are you a renter or landlord? Your over 2000/month for a decent neighbourhood in London
Too brown for me.
Racist.
Does anyone know any area in Ontario that doesn't really have a lot of East Indians? Obviously, Mississauga and Brampton are write-offs. But what about elsewhere? I think Hamilton and Waterloo are gone. Anyone? Any help? Not trying to sound racist at all, just seriously want to know where I can go and they're not a majority. Thank you!
Chatham, for now.
@@Pooles1738 hey, that means more to me than you know.
@@findtruth5329 shh. Keep it hush
How is the crime level in London, is it safe to live there?
It’s not bad in the suburbs. Obviously it’s a bit worse downtown
It's getting worse by the year.
London Crime Statistics - 5-year comparison of Criminal Code cases
Offence Category 2017 2021
Assault 2,148 3,142
Sexual Assault 344 572
Robbery 210 329
Violent Crimes 2,765. 4,132
Crime..you name it we got it here! Drugs, shootings , people setting each other on fire with gas could go on and on lol
It's no worse than most other cities our size. Everywhere has crime. Just part of life, at this point.
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May i ask how abouts newcomers? I am hesitated to move in as my friend told me that it is hard to process ur deriving lisence, Pr, ...etd