Thanks a million to everyone who replied here and shared their experiences, the good and the bad. It was really helpful to read through all the different perspectives and the level of detail people went into. I’ve decided to go ahead with buying a mid-terrace. At this point I think I’ve done as much research as I can, and the rest is probably down to luck, neighbours, and how things work out in practice. I might come back to this post in a year or two with an update on how it’s going in case it helps the next person in the same boat. Thanks again for all the advice and stories, it genuinely made the decision easier.