Lower Ground Floor Flat

**EternalOptimist** · 15 September 2014, 19:02

Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

I have seen what appears to be an ideal investment flat purchase - however it is a lower ground floor flat (not basement)...

I have read various advantages and disadvantages of buying on this level - does anyone have any experiences positive or negative towards a lower ground floor flat ?

yep.

1. upstairs neighbours were scallies. lots of thumping on their floor (my ceiling.) used nappies thrown into my back garden on a daily basis. Loud music. Hand to hand combat in the wee small hours.

2. More Vulnerable to burglars

**northernladuk** · 15 September 2014, 19:07

Be very careful with flats. The community fees normally make them a poor investment for a start. Secondly it's quite possible there are clauses in the lease that forbid sub letting so need to pay for a solicitor to review this, not your conveyancing solicitor.

There are then the issues of not having any control over people around you, people not paying fees, management company issues etc. I've done a ground floor flat and I would say steer well clear. Quite possible there are a glut of flats in the area which us why it looks good as well.

**BrilloPad** · 15 September 2014, 19:09

Its ideal for letting - to prostitutes.

**kaiser78** · 15 September 2014, 19:10

Thanks for the two responses. I am aware of the pitfalls around flats generally as have been described.

I am more after pros/cons of lower ground floor flats specifically - stories around extra damp, bugs/ants in the summer, vermin etc. Not sure how much of this is to be believed etc and so looking for experiences.

**EternalOptimist** · 15 September 2014, 19:17

Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

Thanks for the two responses. I am aware of the pitfalls around flats generally as have been described.

I am more after pros/cons of lower ground floor flats specifically - stories around extra damp, bugs/ants in the summer, vermin etc. Not sure how much of this is to be believed etc and so looking for experiences.

no comments or experience on any of this BUT.. we did have a tank burst one night.
top flat got away with a bit of damp
bottom flat (me) lost carpets, decorating, all electrical goods, bedding. a lot of clothes too

**EternalOptimist** · 15 September 2014, 19:18

a big plus.

I didnt have to carry stuff upstairs. believe me, that matters

**northernladuk** · 15 September 2014, 19:52

Depends on what type of flat. Is it a stone mill conversion or a modern or new building flat? Damp course should be part of the infrastructure so community should pay but could get in to an argument. Ground floor is better for old and disabled people. A majority of people that came to view mine were old and liked the idea of ground floor. Is it communal entry or has its own door?

The letting agents told me young tenants don't tend to mind what floor it is. They tend to be bothered if the interior is nice.

Lower Ground Floor Flat