New build flat with no permanent parking

missbiggles1

oli_ro wrote: »

Ideally when buying flat, given the choice, you should get a garage as it serves a double function: its invaluable for storing bikes, tools, sports, equipment, leaving you with a cluter-free flat.

Or you can just rent purpose built storage which is usually far cheaper.

Red-Squirrel_2

missbiggles1 wrote: »

Why buy a flat in such a handy location and then run a car - it doesn't make sense.

3 reasons for me.

Shift work - no public transport that gets me to every shift on time!
Dogs - like to drive them out of the city for better walks on my days off and to be able to get to a vet quickly and easily if needed
Family/friends - don't all live close by, many nowhere near decent public transport links.

I did ditch the car when I first lived in a city centre because I worked there too, but I did miss it for journeys outside the ring road.

This is the way its going with city centre flats though, and city centre living in general. Parking is at such a huge premium, you do have to factor it in to your planning/decision making if you need it.

oli_ro

missbiggles1 wrote: »

Or you can just rent purpose built storage which is usually far cheaper.

But of course, you are discounting proximity to your flat.
Imagine the following scenario: use bike to commute to work, wake up, put on cycling kit, walk 2 km to the nearest storage provider, unlock your storage room, take bike, etc... you get the idea.

Believe me, if the choice arises, its invaluable if you are like me and have loads of bikes, kids stuff, etc...

Of course, not the expense of paying over the odds.

Also, I must admit, some new buildings provide underground bike storage.

I bought a flat with purpose build garage, near the building and I find the garage so useful.

Jam88888

missbiggles1 wrote: »

Why buy a flat in such a handy location and then run a car - it doesn't make sense.

Location is perfect as we both work in London. But a car is needed during the weekend as many friends and family live outside of London where public transport is not convenient, so a car is esssential.

Plus we like to go away on weekend breaks, again it's far more convenient to do this with a car.

AdrianC

Jam88888 wrote: »

Location is perfect as we both work in London. But a car is needed during the weekend as many friends and family live outside of London where public transport is not convenient, so a car is esssential.

Plus we like to go away on weekend breaks, again it's far more convenient to do this with a car.

So use a carclub or hire a car.

ruggedtoast

Jam88888 wrote: »

Location is perfect as we both work in London. But a car is needed during the weekend as many friends and family live outside of London where public transport is not convenient, so a car is esssential.

Plus we like to go away on weekend breaks, again it's far more convenient to do this with a car.

Everything is a compromise one way or the other.

davidmcn

AdrianC wrote: »

So use a carclub or hire a car.

Those are options, but not always great e.g. I live in Edinburgh, the carclub is pretty expensive for long weekend trips as they charge mileage. Normal car hire places are easy enough if their opening hours suit, but often impossible without taking some time off work for your pick-up/drop-off.

Double_V

no parking, then no flat.

Millerdog

I assume that you have not approached the Builders with your concerns. Perhaps you could negotiate a discount on the asking price which would make the cost of the garage option more appealing.

Dan-Dan

missbiggles1 wrote: »

Why buy a flat in such a handy location and then run a car - it doesn't make sense.

Well exactly , and this is the viewpoint that developers (along with brown envelopes) push to get their plans approved in the first place

The whole system stinks