{"id":1259,"date":"2016-01-12T14:00:46","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T07:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/management-company-puts-the-kibosh-on-me-finally-becoming-a-first-time-buyer\/"},"modified":"2016-01-12T14:15:26","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T07:15:26","slug":"management-company-puts-the-kibosh-on-me-finally-becoming-a-first-time-buyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/management-company-puts-the-kibosh-on-me-finally-becoming-a-first-time-buyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Management company puts the kibosh on me finally becoming a first-time buyer"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nPoor upkeep of the communal block has put me off making an offer, so I reluctantly remain only a would-be buyer \u2026 but my position is improvingAfter four months searching I thought I had found my perfect flat. Eventually widening my search to areas I\u2019d initially rejected, I hit upon a spacious, modern, purpose-built one bedder a mile or so from Southampton station. On the market for \u00a3115,000 it ticked a lot of my boxes: gas central heating? Check; allocated parking? Check; double glazing? Check. Walking in for my first viewing I could instantly imagine myself living there and, crucially, welcoming guests. Having lived in small, poor quality accommodation for more than six years it is vital that my first home is just that \u2013 a home, not merely a roof over my head. Living in the cheapest possible places has come at a price: often I\u2019ve been too embarrassed to invite friends and family over, even for a cup of tea. I want my first home to be large enough to entertain, welcoming and made in my own image. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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