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skidlidsid-
Could you expand on that?
The discount you get for forfeiting a room doesn't stack up against the disadvantages; you can't get a lodger in (which is a super great way of buying more equity if SO) and it's harder to sell because there are less people who will consider single bed flats. For example landlords - they aren't a fan.
Howard
There's some pros...and there's some cons. Some of the cons you are aware of and are quite large.
I think a lot of it depends on the quality of the Housing Association you would be buying through, and the quality of the block and the mix of the other residents.
One bed flats...also I'd avoid these.