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New flat or new heating or new windows?

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I am in the process of buying a new flat in Edmonton 
I absolutely love everything about it but I am a bit worried about the fact that the place has old windows. I am currently working from home full time and I want to feel comfortable in harsh winters here

Does anyone have any suggestions on what should I do? should I replace windows or find another flat? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

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  • Gerry1
    Gerry1 Posts: 10,848 Forumite
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    You need to start by making sure it has gas central heating.  If it's all electric it will be very expensive.
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 7,979 Forumite
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    That rather depends on what "old" windows actually means.  And whether or not it's a listed building or in a conservation area.
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,795 Forumite
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    Is this Edmonton in Canada ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • tim_p
    tim_p Posts: 878 Forumite
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    Robin9 said:
    Is this Edmonton in Canada ?
    Might explain the ‘harsh winters’ !!
  • Also depends on the terms of your lease. Do you need freeholder permission to change the windows?
  • Gerry1
    Gerry1 Posts: 10,848 Forumite
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    edited 9 September 2020 at 9:36PM
    Robin9 said:
    Is this Edmonton in Canada ?
    Might explain joining and posting at 4:35am !
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,795 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    and lots of rubbish posts
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
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