Use the information and articles on this page as a guide for buying or selling a flat. Learn what to consider before buying a flat, familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations when making alterations and improvements, and understand what happens to repairs when an owner decides to sell.
The best flat to buy will be one which has:
You are unlikely to find a flat that meets all these requirements and which is of the right size and in the right place, so check carefully what you are taking on.
If you are considering selling sometime in the next few years, work with your neighbours to try and put good management in place before you put your flat on the market.
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