Fair enough and sounds a great deal I just know some I looked at basically got nothing for the £100, I suspect it really depends on the freeholder but it will effect the ability to borrow as it is not discretionary and needs to be added to the equation when looking
Bought in Polegate - great travel links for Brighton and London on the train plus straight on the A27. Prices very reasonable and very quiet area for a modest 2 bed bungalow.
I personally would never buy a flat wherever it is, generally very close to neighbors, often no land and the main thing...