where would you retire to in UK?
#61
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Re: where would you retire to in UK?
we live in Torbay, English Riveria and find it a lovely place to live. so much to see and do...pick a beach, any beach...
#62
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Re: where would you retire to in UK?
Seriously though, the Cary Arms in Babbacombe is a very nice spot to enjoy a pint and a meal, sitting outside with outstanding views up the coast to Exmouth and beyond.
#63
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
I did a search and found a list from the Guardian of the Top 10 places to retire to. It's a few years old but I don't suppose too much has changed.
Looks like most of our choices are on there
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012...aces-to-retire
Looks like most of our choices are on there
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012...aces-to-retire
#64
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Re: where would you retire to in UK?
Ah yes, home of the £40 baked potato!
Seriously though, the Cary Arms in Babbacombe is a very nice spot to enjoy a pint and a meal, sitting outside with outstanding views up the coast to Exmouth and beyond.
Seriously though, the Cary Arms in Babbacombe is a very nice spot to enjoy a pint and a meal, sitting outside with outstanding views up the coast to Exmouth and beyond.
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Re: where would you retire to in UK?
We've lived in the Philippines since 2005, but next year I will do some exploration in the UK to find a place to live, at first on a temporary basis. I'm from central Lancashire, but would consider anywhere; the only essential requirement is peace and quiet, as I write. Oh, and money is an issue; most of the places in this thread are out of reach. (Been checking property prices, and am surprised how cheap some places are. Why? I wonder)
So, if you were in my shoes, where would you look?
So, if you were in my shoes, where would you look?
#66
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
For me it would have to be London! So much to see and do!
My parents live here and they are always out and about doing something with this group or that!
They are incredibly fit and healthy because of it, unlike my in-laws who retired to Somerset and just sit and watch TV all day as they can no longer drive. my parents hop on the bus or tube, or just plain walk!
My inlaws seem at least 10 years older than my parents, even though they are all around the 80 mark.
My parents live here and they are always out and about doing something with this group or that!
They are incredibly fit and healthy because of it, unlike my in-laws who retired to Somerset and just sit and watch TV all day as they can no longer drive. my parents hop on the bus or tube, or just plain walk!
My inlaws seem at least 10 years older than my parents, even though they are all around the 80 mark.
#67
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
I did a search and found a list from the Guardian of the Top 10 places to retire to. It's a few years old but I don't suppose too much has changed.
Looks like most of our choices are on there
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012...aces-to-retire
Looks like most of our choices are on there
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012...aces-to-retire
#68
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
Especially as I'll be using it for fodder for my husband. Craven is one of the areas we're thinking about buying a house and it's #1 on the list
#69
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
Oh good, glad it's up to date. I can't always read every post I'm afraid so I missed yours. Still, won't hurt to say it twice
Especially as I'll be using it for fodder for my husband. Craven is one of the areas we're thinking about buying a house and it's #1 on the list
Especially as I'll be using it for fodder for my husband. Craven is one of the areas we're thinking about buying a house and it's #1 on the list
I see you're still using the hash sign for no. You haven't quite crossed the Atlantic yet.
Last edited by Editha; Aug 29th 2012 at 1:55 am.
#70
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
I have to be bi-lingual as my business has mostly American clients. So I'm keeping to American spelling and then consciously changing it when needed here.
#71
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
We've lived in the Philippines since 2005, but next year I will do some exploration in the UK to find a place to live, at first on a temporary basis. I'm from central Lancashire, but would consider anywhere; the only essential requirement is peace and quiet, as I write. Oh, and money is an issue; most of the places in this thread are out of reach. (Been checking property prices, and am surprised how cheap some places are. Why? I wonder)
So, if you were in my shoes, where would you look?
So, if you were in my shoes, where would you look?
If buying a place is really out of reach, then why not rent accommodation? The advantage of this is you may be able to get housing benefit to cover all or part of the rent, if your income is not sufficient.
#72
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
There are plenty of cheaper places in the north (the odd expensive place too) - people assume it's always dangerous and run-down, especially in the cities, but it's not always the case. For example housing is very cheap around Grimsby/Cleethorpes (if you're looking to be near the coast).
The towns aren't much better, there are some decent areas, but loads of very run down estates, especially in Grimsby, which is why property prices are so low.
I lived in northern Lincolnshire for many years and know the area quite well, OK for an evening visit, stroll on the prom, fish and chip supper, but get out before the pubs kick out, not at all pleasant then.
#73
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
The villages around Bradford are nice - but also pricey. Nice in the north translates to expensive just as it does anywhere else.
#74
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
OK, that explains a recent experience I had (long story) - so what symbol represents "number" in the UK? [And you'll have to say "pound sign", not "hash")
#75
Re: where would you retire to in UK?
There isn't a symbol for number, not one that I can think of anyway. No. is the usual abbreviation for number or Nos. for numbers. The hash sign: # is just the hash sign.