Parking, only 1 space?

ProDave

Section62 said:

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bouicca21 said:

Comments on the parking issue are fascinating.  Depending on the area, public transport connections and the nature of habitual journeys OP might notfeven need a car.  By the time he/she acquires a partner and possibly children it might be time to move.  And what’s all this about needing a car for children?   I didn’t have one until mine were practically adult.  

I honestly don't know 😂

Rail use has plummeted in the pandemic - not just people not commuting, leisure use has also fallen off. A lot of people have discovered that reliance on public transport means being royally stuck if, for some reason, the authorities (or unions) decide to stop running services. The recovery from Covid and effective renationalisation of the railway system is going to lead to ongoing reductions in service levels, alongside the traditional increases in fares.  The medium-term future of rail passenger transport isn't as rosy as it look two years ago.

Meanwhile the market for second-hand cars has gone crazy...

I for one am not intending to use public transport until the requirement to wear a face covering is removed.  I hate wearing a mask, and avoid situations where that is required as much as possible.

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KxMx

Some of us have no car(s) and no choice about not using public transport. 

zagubov

Here in London, you'd be lucky to get a garage or a parking space on your driveway, let alone both, and there's space pressure to get a compact city car if at all possible.  Generally as well the closer you are to amenities and facilities, the tighter your space.

Couples tend to juggle one car as long as possible until kids arrive.

BarleyGB

Thank you all for views and guidance.  I’ve had an offer accepted and now very happy.

l realised I’d not get the perfect house for my budget, there will always be compromises else you just end up waiting for years.  I also came to the conclusion this was one of very few (potentially in budget) in the limited area I was looking that would satisfy my main preferences.

grumpyoldwoman

Good luck with the move, I hope it all goes smoothly for you. 

lookstraightahead

BarleyGB said:

Thank you all for views and guidance.  I’ve had an offer accepted and now very happy.

l realised I’d not get the perfect house for my budget, there will always be compromises else you just end up waiting for years.  I also came to the conclusion this was one of very few (potentially in budget) in the limited area I was looking that would satisfy my main preferences.

That's great news! Lovely house! 

badger09

BarleyGB said:

Thank you all for views and guidance.  I’ve had an offer accepted and now very happy.

l realised I’d not get the perfect house for my budget, there will always be compromises else you just end up waiting for years.  I also came to the conclusion this was one of very few (potentially in budget) in the limited area I was looking that would satisfy my main preferences.

Good luck. It looks like a great house.