would you buy a concrete construction terraced house in very good order with a nice garden?

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I think it's a 70s/80s built but it doesn't look ugly like concrete block - the whole terrace is white, you wouldn't really think it was.

The house decor is excellent, nice garden, and all in good condition, location good also (zone 4 suburb in london), station not far.

So tempted to have a look as the price is attractive, but what aer the real issues? Is it really going to crumble in X yrs and that's why it has to be cash offers? I wonder how long is the life span of these building - current views?

Another question - I stayed in a concrete flat once and they do get quite cold/damp unless always heated, so would it require more heating that a usual house?

Also, aer the walls very thin so you hear neighbours on both sides?

One drawback of this house is that the toilet is separate from the bathromm but has no wash basin in it!?! Is it possible to knock a separating wall down in such a house?

Are these bound to drop in value over say 5-10yrs, so are hard to resell?

thanks so much for any replies!

You need to speak to a mortgage broker. Many lenders won't touch flats in high-rise blocks, others will only lend on first few floors. Concrete will reduce your options further, although I am happily sitting in my mortgageable concrete ex-council house, so it is possible to get mortgages on some types of concrete.