If you can afford a million, spend a million and stop looking in "up and coming" and "edgy" neighbourhoods and move somewhere less crimey that's already finished. North of the river.
Somewhere where you don't necessarily need a garage because it's safe to leave nice cars on the street.
random pick: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-53755428.html
If you can afford a million, spend a million and stop looking in "up and coming" and "edgy" neighbourhoods and move somewhere less crimey that's already finished. North of the river.
Somewhere where you don't necessarily need a garage because it's safe to leave nice cars on the street.
random pick: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-53755428.html