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Flat in London
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The property in question is a shared freehold flat. Which is what I had too. There were only two of us, we used to share the buildings insurance and maintenance etc.hazyjo said:
FYI a share of freehold flat is VERY different from a freehold flat.Splatfoot said:
I've owned a shared freehold flat, no problems with getting a mortgage, wasn't even mentioned.deannatrois said:Bedrooms are an impossible size for normal adult life, great for two pre teen orphans with no clothes or toys though. Anyone older would complain about lack of storage (although no guarantee they wouldn't). Kitchen only suitable for someone who likes to live on takeaways and microwave meals.., again suitable for preteen orphans. Perhaps they could barbecue daily.1 -
Appreciated. My comment was merely pointing it out following a post tonyhender had made which seemed to detour the thread. Thought I should clarify for future thread readers.Splatfoot said:
The property in question is a shared freehold flat. Which is what I had too. There were only two of us, we used to share the buildings insurance and maintenance etc.hazyjo said:
FYI a share of freehold flat is VERY different from a freehold flat.Splatfoot said:
I've owned a shared freehold flat, no problems with getting a mortgage, wasn't even mentioned.deannatrois said:Bedrooms are an impossible size for normal adult life, great for two pre teen orphans with no clothes or toys though. Anyone older would complain about lack of storage (although no guarantee they wouldn't). Kitchen only suitable for someone who likes to live on takeaways and microwave meals.., again suitable for preteen orphans. Perhaps they could barbecue daily.2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0
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