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Yes, I meant house prices. I think I've seen every Yorkshire and Cumbria house on Rightmove for the last 6 months (it's become a bit of an obsession) So far I have found the houses I like in Settle to be generally less expensive than the ones I like in Skipton - not by tons though.
But Settle's main advantage would be its centrality for us. My family is now in Cumbria and with friends and family in Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, Settle is equi-distant from everyone.
Commuting isn't an issue for us as we both work from home.
Haven't ruled out Skipton though (although the Streetview of that house in Settle was pretty compelling!)
But Settle's main advantage would be its centrality for us. My family is now in Cumbria and with friends and family in Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, Settle is equi-distant from everyone.
Commuting isn't an issue for us as we both work from home.
Haven't ruled out Skipton though (although the Streetview of that house in Settle was pretty compelling!)
Last edited by sallysimmons; Mar 16th 2011 at 11:45 pm.
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New York to Settle. You`ll have to write a book, Sally!
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Yes, I meant house prices. I think I've seen every Yorkshire and Cumbria house on Rightmove for the last 6 months (it's become a bit of an obsession) So far I have found the houses I like in Settle to be generally less expensive than the ones I like in Skipton - not by tons though.
But Settle's main advantage would be its centrality for us. My family is now in Cumbria and with friends and family in Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, Settle is equi-distant from everyone.
Commuting isn't an issue for us as we both work from home.
Haven't ruled out Skipton though (although the Streetview of that house in Settle was pretty compelling!)
But Settle's main advantage would be its centrality for us. My family is now in Cumbria and with friends and family in Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, Settle is equi-distant from everyone.
Commuting isn't an issue for us as we both work from home.
Haven't ruled out Skipton though (although the Streetview of that house in Settle was pretty compelling!)
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Blarghhh, no,Sally, I have to be within an easy drive from supermarkets, cinemas,restaurants etc. All this splendid isolation stuff is no good for me!
I am starting to notice "landscape porn" recently, though. Have you seen "The Trip", a BBC series with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travelling around the restaurants of the Lake District and North Yorkshire? It`s unbelievably beautiful to look at!
I am starting to notice "landscape porn" recently, though. Have you seen "The Trip", a BBC series with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travelling around the restaurants of the Lake District and North Yorkshire? It`s unbelievably beautiful to look at!
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Jemima55, I LOVED that show. So funny We're going to the Lakes and the Dales in September and we plan to check out some of those places they went - although I doubt we'll be eating there at the prices they paid!
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I assume you mean house prices? From what I can see, they look comparable and more than likely, house prices have further to fall in the UK. Here are two comparisons. The Skipton property also has four bedrooms as opposed to three in Settle and is in better condition. Also, you may spend more time and money commuting in Settle (if you need to):
Skipton
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-17626356.html
Settle
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-14834373.html
Skipton
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-17626356.html
Settle
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-14834373.html
that house in Settle is a friend of mines old house (they aren't current vendors) It is indeed a beautiful view looking down to the rugby pitch at the bottom of the hill. It is also on the main road into Settle and the whole time i was living there that road was the subject of many many council debates about the vast numbers of trucks that rumble through there every day constantly. It may have changed now but would definately be worth checking out before you buy.
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this house is in a much better location in Upper Settle. Away from all the main roads but easy walk to shops and schools. Whats your price range?
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http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-16107213.html this is the house i mentioned in settle - better location
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http://maps.google.com.au/maps?um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&biw=1440&bih=691&q=5%20cammock%20lane& ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=il
hheehee the house to the right with the scaffolding is my old house!! wonder what she having done? ooooooooh just did a 360 degree tour - forgot what a wonderful view i had there!
hheehee the house to the right with the scaffolding is my old house!! wonder what she having done? ooooooooh just did a 360 degree tour - forgot what a wonderful view i had there!
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http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-16107213.html this is the house i mentioned in settle - better location
None of this matters anyway because it will be a few years before we go, and we'll probably rent at first so we can decide where to live - but it's fun looking!
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Ha! It's funny you should link to that house. I have looked at it before (told you I knew every house on Rightmove ). Looks like it could be really nice with some tarting up. I also thought this one looked promising http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-15764373.html
None of this matters anyway because it will be a few years before we go, and we'll probably rent at first so we can decide where to live - but it's fun looking!
None of this matters anyway because it will be a few years before we go, and we'll probably rent at first so we can decide where to live - but it's fun looking!
#59
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When buying in the UK, it is worth looking at the Energy Performance Certificate published at the foot of the individual property descriptions. I never thought anything about it until I moved back to the UK and into the house we are currently renting. Basically, it is a piece of junk built in 1979 with little or no insulation and we get rather large heating bills during the winter. Having lived here for a while, there is no way I would buy a house like this.
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Wow, I paid 80 pounds for the worst month here (December) and I thought that was bad. But then again, I am a cheap Yorkshireman.