[Balero]

What's wrong with a decent flat or maisonette?

I agree with your general point that housing is too expensive! I'm just curious.

[gpderetta]

Not as nice as an house, but having lived in one for a 10 years, they are perfectly fine homes.

An usual downside is that technically you never own it.

[jen20]

Nothing is wrong with purpose-built flats or maisonettes - I personally live in a high rise! Most people I know looking for a place to live with a family etc are looking for a house though.