Welcome back to What I Own – Metro’s property series where we speak to homeowners about getting on the ladder. Last week, we were in Nottingham visiting 28-year-old Emily Smith who, together with her husband, bought a new-build property during the pandemic. Four years later, she’s transformed it into a colourful haven with velvet sofas and wall prints galore.
Now, we’re back in the Big Smoke visiting 22-year-old Pari Pande, who purchased her £592,750 two-bedroom flat in East London a few months ago. After starting up her own educational YouTube channel as a student, she’s now moved into investment banking in the city, which allowed her to save up to fund her own place. Here’s what she had to say about her property journey.
.. Tell us about yourself – how old are you, what do you do for work, and where are you based? I’m Pari, I’m 22 and I was born in Nottingham.
I lived there until I went to university to study Economics, then I moved to London last July to start my first job at an investment bank in the City. I also used to make academic content on YouTube, on my channel ‘Life of Pari’ – this took a break while I was busy at university, but the plan was, once I moved into my own flat, I would start filming again. I also tutor GCSE and A-Level subjects online.
I find it really rewarding to teach and guide young people. When I first moved to London, I rented a room in Ilford, but I recently purchased my very first home – a two-bedroom, two-bathroom ap.