Absolutely, and I would have bought it purely as an investment. Very carefully documenting the investment case. The important thing here is "intent". But that , of course, is intent at the time of purchase. If I change intent a year later, no foul. In truth , If it were me in BG's circumstances, subject to cgt and other taxation considerations, I would probably have flogged the investment properties and bought in the place I wished to live long term. But we all have different needs and desires. All good fun.
