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Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 11068946)
We had one too - a bicycle theft on Cow Lane apparently.
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Re: Things might have changed.
:goodpost:
Originally Posted by dragon1954
(Post 11067835)
I haven't been on this site for a long time because of the intolerance of some people to other people's opinions.
I actually thought this was a great topic and of some value to people thinking of returning to the UK and unsure about where to settle. I'm not returning, but still found the topic interesting. Such a shame that some people are so self righteous and nasty. Spoils it for everyone else. |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 11068828)
this can be a good thing for the empty nester ex pats returning back wanting to find more reasonable properties.
Its down to location location ... low crime & best value for the money. If its the southern part of the country, which area or specific location would you pick, what type of property & the price range would you be looking at? I'd want seaside or within 2km of it, detached bungalow with a max price of £125k http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ighlight=cheap |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 11068828)
this can be a good thing for the empty nester ex pats returning back wanting to find more reasonable properties.
Its down to location location ... low crime & best value for the money. If its the southern part of the country, which area or specific location would you pick, what type of property & the price range would you be looking at? I'd want seaside or within 2km of it, detached bungalow with a max price of £125k |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by Pistolpete2
(Post 11069202)
Some sort of combo of Retire to the Seaside and this thread might work :), with the good crime stats of unchanged;) UK:
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Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by Pistolpete2
(Post 11068642)
Supposedly the Crime Survey is a more reliable overall study of UK crime levels.
There are other issues as well in the crime stats. For example, there are racial groups that are now so disillusioned with the police in their (urban) area that they don't even bother to report issues that might be subject to an ASBO or much worse as they think they might end up being the messenger who gets 'shot'. In addition, the nature of crime has changed so that though overall numbers may be down, there is more violent crime and there appears to be more unprovoked crime and more individuals who have serious mental issues are out on the streets due to an overwhelmed Social Services sector and laws that wouldn't have it otherwise - (likely) perpetrators who can't be forced to take their much-needed medication have to perpetrate before anything gets done, by which time it's too late. I was going to write to the Mayor who has only been in office 2 days:) I think there will be some action on this. The cheek:) Of course this is the reason people don't want to get involved anymore. Cheers |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by TheCreature
(Post 11069512)
You're having a laugh. !!
@post 58, 64, 65 no, I'm being serious http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-28024221.html http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-40442479.html |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 11068828)
this can be a good thing for the empty nester ex pats returning back wanting to find more reasonable properties.
Its down to location location ... low crime & best value for the money. If its the southern part of the country, which area or specific location would you pick, what type of property & the price range would you be looking at? I'd want seaside or within 2km of it, detached bungalow with a max price of £125k Think of it, the number of properties that become available in the retirement resorts because people do die. Sad but true. Cheers |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 11069593)
off topic slightly
@post 58, 64, 65 no, I'm being serious http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-28024221.html http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-40442479.html |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 11069609)
I read the Daily Telegraph on line and they really talk up that prices of homes are skyrocketing in England. I think it is wishful thinking on their part.
Think of it, the number of properties that become available in the retirement resorts because people do die. Sad but true. Cheers I read about humungous increases in the stock markets but (though things have gone well for a couple of years), it's not as if my retirement portfolio has doubled - and of course it dropped by about 25% two years running before the recent supposedly huge gains. :rolleyes: |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by TheCreature
(Post 11069612)
The other is described as a "holiday home" which almost certainly means you can't live there all year round.
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Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 11069691)
the other is a year round check it
I'm surprised, to say the least and I'd be interested to know what the drawbacks are, and they will be major, that means you can get what looks like a newish place for 50k |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by TheCreature
(Post 11069698)
I'll take your word for it.
I'm surprised, to say the least and I'd be interested to know what the drawbacks are, and they will be major, that means you can get what looks like a newish place for 50k from another listing "Leasehold Period – 55 Years Property – 3 bed (2 storey) Occupancy – 12 month holiday use (unrestricted) Annual Rent – £1,000 (Increase linked to RPI) Service Charge – £457.37 plus vat per quarter" |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by not2old
(Post 11069710)
ground rent, services & council tax which are about 200+/mth
from another listing "Leasehold Period – 55 Years Property – 3 bed (2 storey) Occupancy – 12 month holiday use (unrestricted) Annual Rent – £1,000 (Increase linked to RPI) Service Charge – £457.37 plus vat per quarter" http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/environm...van-park-home/ I know that applies to park homes, but it's the same for holiday chalets etc. |
Re: Things might have changed.
Originally Posted by Harvester523
(Post 11070162)
What it usually means is that you have to have another permanent UK address to prove you're not living there. Lots of people have been caught out with mobile homes with 12 month occupancy, which is not the same as residential use, and have been evicted.
http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/environm...van-park-home/ I know that applies to park homes, but it's the same for holiday chalets etc. |
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