Though it is on an estate many are not nearly as bad as people make out. Though I would make an effort to meet your neighbours before you buy. A benefit is that you get a lot for your money and they are built to last.
This is what i have done to my mums flat so far (Well street, Hackney):
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Though it is on an estate many are not nearly as bad as people make out. Though I would make an effort to meet your neighbours before you buy. A benefit is that you get a lot for your money and they are built to last.
This is what i have done to my mums flat so far (Well street, Hackney):
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To this: