Even knowing we could not afford the maintenance on an antique house, I still couldn't resist going to see a beautifully preserved circa 1901 cottage in a small town.
Does it mean they wouldn't have enough money to pay for the house each month or they wouldn't have enough money to renovate this old house?
Top answer
Here maintenance means upkeep , not purchase . Rover
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Here maintenance means upkeep , not purchase .
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