And yes, if they want to be able to pop in any time they want, then they probably have to own it outright. Some properties can be partitioned and part of it rented, so that if the owner came the owner would still have quarters too.
British culture problem — I’ve never heard of such a complaint in America.
Lol. Yes. Definitely a British culture problem. When I offered to pay handsomely one of them told me “Americans think they can buy everything!” It wasn’t the only problem I had but I only wanted to extend my visit rather than move.