Moving house is a big deal for everyone in the family. Perhaps you are moving for a new job, to be closer to family or just for more space. Whatever the reason everyone will feel the wrench so making the best move is really important. Here are some ideas on where to buy your house to get it right for you all.
- Rural or urban. What will suit you best? Maybe an idyllic chocolate-box village for a young family complete with dinky twin childrens beds in the cottage and a Labrador to boot, or perhaps an airy loft apartment at the top of a sky scraper?!
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Outside space. Several acres to keep a horse, a lawn to kick a football, a deck for your barbecue or a roof terrace for sunbathing – the choice is yours.
- Park it up. How many cars and other vehicles do your family have, and how many visitors? A big driveway will save future headaches if you have multiple cars.
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What is it near? If you have a constant urge to shop then a housing estate adjacent to a retail park with great branches of Sleepmasters and so on could be just the thing.
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How will you commute? Car, bus, train or under your own steam – suss out your route to work and time it at rush hour to experience the worst case scenario.
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Good schools. Whether you have children or not, houses within the catchment area of the best schools will always re-sell well.
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Crime stats. What are they like for the area and do you need to worry or install extra security measures? Have a look at your neighbours too.
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Day, night and weekends. Visit the area at various times during the week and weekend to get a feel for what goes on and where the local youth hang out.
