Best relocation areas in the UK?
Hello
Just want to ask for opinions for Scottish friends of ours that are making the move back to the UK after having lived in the States for the last 15 years. Really awesome people and we hate to see them go but they have made their decision and it's their desire to relocate somewhere different. They feel moving back to Scotland would put them right back in the rut that made him want to leave. They seem to be open to several places. Their main priority is to consider an area not in London but a reasonable drive to it. They want a place with good schools for their children, pubs, parks and decent shopping. And they are youngish (mid 40s). He is a Brit and she is American. The areas they are looking for Houses are, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Swindon, Reading, Kent, Watford and Oxfordshire. With a few exceptions most seem to have multiple affordable housing options. Just not sure which are the better areas for a well balanced lifestyle. All seem to be no more than 90 minutes travel time to London. Which areas do you suggest and why? Thanks again. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
The further away from London, the better the quality of life.
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Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
One of the most important aspects of having a well balanced lifestyle would be having a job. What does the Brit do for a living? Is he going to be able to get a job 'anywhere' in the UK?
Presume he knows he has to obtain a visa for his American wife. Personally I like the Surrey, Sussex area .... good schools, great countryside, pubs, parks etc. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12591829)
The further away from London, the better the quality of life.
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Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by SanDiegogirl
(Post 12591847)
One of the most important aspects of having a well balanced lifestyle would be having a job. What does the Brit do for a living? Is he going to be able to get a job 'anywhere' in the UK?
Presume he knows he has to obtain a visa for his American wife. Personally I like the Surrey, Sussex area .... good schools, great countryside, pubs, parks etc. Surrey is not a bad drive to London. I wonder if the area has as many Festivals and other events compared to some of those places mentioned in my original post? Pretty sure they are going to rent first before buying a home. They want to be near many of the fun activities for adults. It's his belief that will make the transition easier for his wife who is happy about the move but a little concerned and nervous. They don't want to be in a place too slow. Somewhere fun with a vibrant nightlife for the weekends. I suggested Manchester to them because that is where my family lived and it was a good experience. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
....... and what about obtaining the visa for the American wife?
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Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by SanDiegogirl
(Post 12591975)
....... and what about obtaining the visa for the American wife?
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Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Here's a question...…
What are the best mid size cities that have incredible live music venues? My friends are HUGE music fans and having great pubs and several music venues could be a major selling point. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
What sort of budget at they looking at as the areas you mention certainly don't fall into what most would call "affordable" and any pockets in them that are cheaper are likely to be areas you really don't want to be in. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Will employment/money be a factor? if I were to choose from their requirements, I love Bath, Christchurch, Norwich, Shrewsbury, Bournemouth, lots of nice market towns in North Yorkshire and the East Ridings, York and also Harrogate....there are many excellent areas to live in the uk but it all comes down to budget and work. Hope their move goes well
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Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12591829)
The further away from London, the better the quality of life.
OP, they want to be within 90 mins of London? Some of their choices are slightly odd in that case, 90 mins isn't realistic for a lot of them. I live in the Reading area, if I can help with any specific questions about that? I love it as it's incredibly rural where I live, but we can be in London in an hour (or quicker with a fast train) and are also within an hour of the coast, Bath, Oxford, Windsor, New Forest, etc. Schools are amazing here, among the best in the country. No idea on the music scene I'm afraid, not my kind of thing, although of course Reading Festival is a huge one. Does he need to commute to a particular part of London? That may well have a bearing on where will be within 90 mins. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12591829)
The further away from London, the better the quality of life.
One man's meat is another man's poison but London has an awful lot to offer and no matter what, it's where I'm from. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by UkWinds5353
(Post 12592403)
Here's a question...…
What are the best mid size cities that have incredible live music venues? My friends are HUGE music fans and having great pubs and several music venues could be a major selling point. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by verystormy
(Post 12592561)
What sort of budget at they looking at as the areas you mention certainly don't fall into what most would call "affordable" and any pockets in them that are cheaper are likely to be areas you really don't want to be in. |
Re: Best relocation areas in the UK?
Originally Posted by brits1
(Post 12592637)
Will employment/money be a factor? if I were to choose from their requirements, I love Bath, Christchurch, Norwich, Shrewsbury, Bournemouth, lots of nice market towns in North Yorkshire and the East Ridings, York and also Harrogate....there are many excellent areas to live in the uk but it all comes down to budget and work. Hope their move goes well
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