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Landlord stuff is a pain, I get that. Sorry to hear it.
But this place probably needs completely gutting. New insulation everywhere, new bathroom, new kitchen. New heating system. And it looks like it's clad in plastic imitation wood.
You could get something bigger and in better condition for that money right in the centre of Edinburgh. I'm shocked that Bristol is so much more expensive. Granted I don't know the market down there.
Any scope to move slightly out of town?
I will add that getting a garage in my recent move was a game changer...
Cupcakes-
As a couple who have had to flee south from Edinburgh (home) for careers, I don't want to hear what you have!
Sage advice. The gutting and refitting doesn't phase us as a) the return on effort could be good when we move back north and b) I have a retired cabinet maker father who's gunning to do a place up with me.
Moving out of town would be an option but living in England is bad enough without, at least, enjoying the urbane central Bristol life haha.
If the heating and insulation situation were better, it would be a no-brainer, but I think we'll swerve on this and go for something a bit less perilous.
JacqueLucque
The leaseholder stuff may not be a pain. It's a residents-owned management company, which should be less nightmarish than a commercial management company. However, it's best to err on the side of 'nightmare' and assume the worst IMO.
Re price, it's pretty cheap for what it is in Bristol! Such is the way of things but, at least we've been able to save enough to even consider buying somewhere (which we're having to do because our landlord is turfing us out in February...).