Sounds good...........but not a problem I've ever had :-)))

A fascinating image John. There are pros and cons to living in big blocks of flats I guess. I imagine the views from the higher floors are good but what if the lifts break down and you are on one of the top floors? Having flats below and above you should keep the flats in between warmer and as long as they are well managed living somewhere like this would be fine.
We lived in a block of flats that was nice when we moved in but poor tenants, anti social behaviour and poor or non existent management eventually made living there hell. The noise alone made conditions bad. We now live in a retirement flat and the only thing to worry us is the complete silence!!!!!

I've had those problems, too, Carol. The apartment I live in now is pretty good, but, as you note, things can change. As I mentioned to Keith, if someone else is shovelling the snow I'm pretty happy.

Superb !!!!