Owning your own home

Ok good to know.
Mines buildings and contents with M&S up to 950 from 870 which felt like quite a jump. I had read that people were expecting 10% increase due to cost of building materials but need to have a search then

Yes, by about £100. But we had a leak at Christmas so just rolled over on the renewal without negotiating.

I wonder what had to be true for this to be the least awful thing to build.

(pfft, upload not working) have a street view image

https://goo.gl/maps/cvH1vAP7cQWeeP1J6

I raise you https://goo.gl/maps/pq6fK9GY33nmi1tr9

10 residential units (according to the first planning doc I saw). As a way to increase density without impinging on neighbours too much I've seen worse.

Just a shame about the Fort Knox-style gates and wall, lack of greenery and boomer-level parking provision.

The floor height not corresponding to style reminds me of the „new” Hotel Adlon in Berlin, where they kept the volume but crammed one more floor in.

It's proper pukes on cock territory sizing and landscaping wise, but then you have to wonder what the folks on that street do with these behemoth houses.

you have to wonder what the folks on that street do with these behemoth houses

Given how many cars are parked in what used to be the front gardens I suspect relatively few are still single-family homes, unless you count multi-generational?

Maybe there are one or two elderly couples still occupying 5,000 sqft while their kids count down the days until they can ship them into a home and call in the bulldozers?

Given how many cars are parked in what used to be the front gardens I suspect relatively few are still single-family homes

Multiple buzzers on the small gate.

Is there a white goods discussion thread?
I need a new washing machine and wondering what to go for. Ideally I'd like something that's repairable and low energy. Always just bought beko but wonder if it's worth spending more? I don't really see what buying a Miele gets?
Maybe I should get a which subscription to see some reviews.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/359297/?offset=725#comment16536219

I think there's been some washing machine chat in there

I have a which subscription (that i really should cancel now having finished-ish my flat) - want me to copy and post their top 10 or whatever?

That would be ace! Thanks

Maybe DM me it?

Thanks will sod off there.

No problem, I'll send over shortly when I'm in the office at a comp.

Let us know how you get on. I also need to get a washing-drying machine, dishwasher and possibly an extra freezer now that we've completed. My priorities are low energy, longevity and having short/quick programme options (1 and 3 is usually exact opposites...)

The which best buy was this LG. I don't need all that but I'll just get an LG on the basis that if they maybe one good machine other should be good.
LG FH4G1BCS2

Maybe @owl will pm rest of list.

Thanks. UK version seem to be F4V1012WTSE from what I can gather. And the washer-dryer version looks to be FWV1128WTSA judging by the front panel.

Sorry I out the wrong number. I copied to one I was thinking to get. Put correct now.

FH4G1BCS2

Plus offt. 600eur for it here!

FH4G1BCS2

Lol all that research for nothing :P Looks good though! I'll check this one now.

The other thread mentions renting washing machines btw.

Bear in mind that is pretty deep, it won't sit nicely under a normal worktop.

We have a utility room ;)

Thanks.

I need a new dishwasher. Integrated, as big as I can get and energy efficient.
Haier seems best compromise so far on spec/price but no idea of wash quality.
My other options appear to be Beko or Miele.

Seems a crap shoot.

FWIW (not much I agree) we went Samsung in this situation on the logic that it was a recognised brand but not as expensive as AEG/Bosch/Miele. Seems to have been a good choice 18 months later.

Samsung

It plays jazzy tunes too!