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  • dominoman
    dominoman Posts: 973 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Gated developments a definite plus. I rented in one for three years, and it does give an extra sense of security. Our gates were auto-opening, without any code, so it didnt actually stop anyone coming in if they wanted - but just having the gates there gave it a nicer private feel.
  • Skittles26
    Skittles26 Posts: 32 Forumite
    I think it's honestly to satisfy people's delusions of grandeur/Real housewives of wherever aspirations. Just like developers describe a 3 bed semi as 'executive' it's one of those things that has very little meaning other than an excuse to ask for more money in the sale price/annual charges.
    Save 12k in 2014 challenge:#09 - £1,560/£7,500
  • Labby123
    Labby123 Posts: 28 Forumite
    Thanks all. Some interesting comments.

    OH wants to put an offer in on one of them, so hopefully all will be 'OK.
  • silverwhistle
    silverwhistle Posts: 3,999 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    ging84 wrote: »
    they will often have no restrictions other than maybe signs to prevent anyone entering on foot.

    Sorry,I can't imagine that being a likely rule, what would be the point of it, and how could it conceivably be enforced?
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