I do kind of see in an avatar way, Alison though landlord, her eyes are genuine, is the word I'd use

 Though yes, needing to fit in, whitstable's a nice idea. But, I'm siding like my nan. Whatever has happened to the notion of staying in the same home for decades, yeah. Maybe a lift needs installing before I reach my 70's, no rush, you've got like 20 years to think about it still.