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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-
had to flee south from Edinburgh
Yeah, sorry to remind of reality and all that. It was only my adopted home but when I had to head South for work it was sad times. Moving back was a great decision. Albeit I live outside of town now. Anyway, I guess what I was getting at is it seems the Bristol market is not great compared to other 'expensive' places.
I have a retired cabinet maker father who's gunning to do a place up with me
Cool. Similarly I have a father-in-law of the same trade (well, he is adamant that he's more of a furniture maker than a cabinet maker - if you know you know etc) who has helped me do a few bits here and there over the years. It's fun, definitely pursue this if you're keen.
If the heating and insulation situation were better
I'm biased really because I personally like buildings with thermal mass, i.e. usually pre 1930s (ish). I fear that 1960s stuff can be akin to living in a static caravan. It was also a period of rapid post-war construction; some stuff made then is good and some isn't. The aesthetic isn't for me either, but obviously that's personal. More importantly I think there are better vessels into which one's effort can be poured, even if it's slim pickings.
Cupcakes
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...