Who a top-floor duplex suits
It suits couples who value the view and the terrace and do not want a garden to maintain. On a top floor, insulation and the heating system matter; I check them at the viewing.
Estate flats
On low-rise, low-density estates, flats offer the facilities of the villa estates with less upkeep. I find out beforehand what the service charge covers.
Net and gross area
Listings state gross and net area separately. I compare on net area; the share of common areas varies from home to home.
