It looks a beauty compared to my mates one - if it's freehold I'd take his hand off, you're never going to lose money on it in the long run, also there's no rates to pay so no other expenses other than upkeep. One thing - if the walls are single brick thieves will simply knock a section out with a sledge hammer to gain access so your ideas on internal security are sound.
[Edited on 8-1-2006 by Henners]
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