mick2me 3,033 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 We have decided that we are going to move on. My other half wants to move to pastures new. Distance is not an issue. We are traveling down south soon to view properties. One possibility is the west country, however the property prices are steep. I do note that west on the M4 into South Wales the property prices drop drastically. But would not have any idea what its like to live in that area. Would prefer to be within striking distance of the coast and nice countryside. Country or city. Where would you move to in the UK if you could? Alternatively somewhere abroad. Please give us some ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Edinburgh. Full stop. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Moving north, gets colder? I will check it on Zoopla Oh and I forgot to ask, why would you move to your chosen spot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger peatman 337 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Easy --- Costa Blanca --- houses 10 a penny and cheap beer whenever you want it !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm more than happy where I am, can get a little hair raising during tornado season, but we are lucky we don't get many around here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Don't have a choice so no opinion really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Still got to be (Going to be) Cornwall for me. One problem here though, we have all these telly programmes bulling Cornwall up , that property prices have stayed high down there, a couple of years ago I could have got a house the same as mine for the same price, now I'd be lucky to get a shed for what mine would fetch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Just a bit nearer to Nottingham city centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 The North Devon summerset house prices are high whilst just over the bridge into wales they drop drastically. A Zoopla radius search does not account for the water, and brings back numerous cheap houses in wales. Is it such a bad place to live that the houses commend such low prices. Look at this little fixer upper...5 bedroom terraced home for sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Depends what you want when you get there. I know and visit friends who live in Llandudno, North Wales, and I really like the place, quiet and civilsed with no apparent chav culture. But some people might find it too boring and dull. It's not a place to go if you spend your life in clubs and fast-moving nightlife. And prices are reasonable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Somewhere near the sea; lots of good, fresh air sea walks and bike rides. Oh! and of course the sun - almost always - its warmth to penetrate into my body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I lived just a short walk from the sea when I lived in Wollongong, NSW Aust. I much preferred living inland. I went looking at property in northern Montana many years back, beautiful up in the mountains...BUT OOOOOOOOOO so bloody cold in winter. Nice in Wyoming too, but again, verrrrrryyyyy cowd in winter. Got fed up with "Kalifornia" Politics and just the two seasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Bit far to go, Oz! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 South Wales is rough (Meant in the nicest possible way) due to the mining and Iron and Steel industries, it's all hard work and produces "Hard" men !! I like it though, I used to do a lot of work down there when the pits were opperational (Even had a pint with Tom Jones and his Dad once on an overnighter!) North Wales is great , the population is mostly coastal, the places not to live (IMHO) in North Wales are the Conahs Quay, Mostyn, Flint and Holywell areas along the Dee estuary, as they are full of Scouse escapees, they all talk like Scousers too, and they think the world owes them a living. They're all in the Iron and Steal industries too. The women do the ironing , the men do the Stealing ! Central Wales is very beautiful, sparcely populated and full of fantastic wildlife, (Flora, Aves and Fauna) but the house prices do tend to reflect this. (Mind you saying that, I've just been looking at prices over on the west coast of Wales and found a 5 bedroom house up for £110,000 !! . We're going to have a run out tomorrow now !! Not that we want one of course ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 If I could afford to live anywhere in England it would be a small village in Derbyshire - a cottage within walking (staggering) distance of a really good pub! Over here - I really like southern Virginia - decent climate, great scenery, low taxes and VERY affordable housing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 If I could afford to live anywhere in England it would be a small village in Derbyshire Like Youlgreave? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 110,000 pounds Ian??? That would buy you a mansion on acreage over here!! Not sure what land costs around here now, must ask the missus, but used to be around $1000 an acre not that long back, or less than 500 quid an acre if you want UK currency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 used to be around $1000 an acre... less than 500 quid I must let you do my Forex for me in future John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Round here a 3 bedroom semi with a little bit of land (Like mine) are going for around £120,000 . (30 grand down on 5 years ago !) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I must admit, I did like The Cheshire area when driving through to Manchester airport. Crackin' cheese Grommit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I must let you do my Forex for me in future John Some of the cheapest land in the country around here Mick, if land has a live spring or a water course flowing through it, it's obviously going to fetch a premium. I'll ask the missus tonight what the current average land price per acre is, she's the expert being a licensed Real Estate Broker with her own agency. From what she told me a few weeks back, land prices haven't dropped that much around here at all during the recession. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 LOL - yes, Youlgrave fits the bill very nicely, but I need to win the lottery first! Over here there are a lot of places where property is relatively inexpensive - at one time we looked at Manistee, on the west side of Michigan and a 2500sq ft home across the road from a private beach was selling for under $200,000. At the moment, it is still hard to beat Florida for good prices and amenities but you have to shop very carefully! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Canada is first choice. If back to the U.K. (Very unlikely) up around where Compo lives and as far from people as possible. Antisocial b*&^*er. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Found a place Only 20 grand Detached home for sale 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Fantastic views Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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