I think sog and doreen have answered the question its all about your own circumstances. Before deciding purchasing do your research as you want to let how easy is it to let on that complex look in
www.holidaylettings see if you can find properties in the complex look at the calenders contact owners ask them how they get on.
Renting is all about location location i would not for example buy by the roadside or above a bar these are harder to let in this climate you just have to be more carefull and if you still want to go ahead as sog said try a offer you never know you may get a bargain. David