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Where to move to ??

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Grandmabatty Wed 19-Jan-22 15:58:19

List places/towns that you would want to live in. List what kind of home you would want with number of rooms etc. Do this individually then cross check and decide what you would compromise on. Check Rightmove for prices and availability. Check for amenities such as shops, doctors, nearest hospital, close to bus or trains etc. Think about weather if you are planning on moving quite a distance. Can you cope with heat or cold? Do you want a garden or are you thinking about an apartment? Some people suggest renting in a place for six months to get a feel for it. Unfortunately nowadays that's not so easy. I moved four miles from the house I brought up my two children. It wasn't a big distance but it was a very different area and took me a while to settle in. Be open minded and look at areas and houses that are maybe not what you would have chosen. I had discounted a semi detached bungalow as I've lived in detached houses for decades, however the bungalow I bought is a semi but very private from next door neighbour.

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CarlyD7 Wed 19-Jan-22 15:47:18

We are both in our 60s and have lived in the house where we brought up our 2 boys for over 30 years. Now, we both really feel that it's time for a change for many reasons - it's too big for us now; 2 couples we were close to have both moved long distances away to be nearer to AC and GC, plus the area is going downhill. And, most importantly, we want a Change! However, unlike others, we cannot move nearer to either son - one because he's in Australia, and one because his wife really doesn't like us (they've moved closer to HER parents). It also means that we hardly ever see our grandchildren (I've given up hope of this ever changing). BUT, we are lost about how to choose somewhere to move to. The only other relative we have is my SIL but they live in a very expensive area where we couldn't even afford a shoebox, and anyway, we're not close. We don't want to stay in our current town (as it really is deteriorating) and so it's time to be brave and have a Last Adventure, but where? Anyone-else done this (and not moved to be nearer to AC) and how did you choose where to move to? Any advice? Thanks.

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