Beware of Leasehold particularly as the maintenance fees can rise annually !
We lived in a flat overlooking the beach. Lovely until the sea came into the lounge: 3 floors up
. We had moved out 24 hours B4 that happened. But we loved it. [I would miss my garden so not something I would consider but would love a view of the sea or hillside, i.e. Northumberland.]
What kind of view would you like? I am desperate for a view.
Are you bothered by heights?
Balcony required?
Do you want to be able to walk to the shops; GP Surgery if there is one; library; theatre .......
How close to a hospital would you like to be?
Check out dental services in any areas you fancy.
Car parking close by?
How will you carry groceries to the flat?
How will you get out in case of a fire?
How will you get out if one of you needs a stretcher, are the corridors wide enough for being carried with hefty men helping ;-) ?
Of course, you could pack up your belongings and rent a property anywhere you like, i.e. for 6 months at a time. Sort of like a long holiday. I would love to do that but we have stuff
How exciting. Or book a hotel suite for months? No cooking, all on tap, laundry done
. We paid £250.00 for 3 nights in a posh suite overlooking the beach at Hunstanton earlier this year ;-)