Considering a flat, very good layout, location etc, but being put off by scares on MN threads saying that the council can charge huge amount for someting like roof repairs from the private flat owners.
I was, for this reason, only considering very low block, two storey, s that scaffold wouldn't be expensive or eve needed.
This is a 3-storey block with about 15 flats but majority still council owned. Rood has obviously not changed for a wgile and saffold would be definitely needed.
On the plus side, service charges ar very low compared to private - also presumably easier to buy lease extension when needed.
Also it's a quiet, well-run block so that council is 'good'.
I just wanted to hear from anyone who owned / knows about such flats, and what is the absolute worst that council could demand for roof repairs - actual amount? btw this is not London.
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CatAndHisKit · 23/11/2021 23:34
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