Predicament

vickeyjane

we are in a bit of a predicament . we live in the north of eingland and have family that all live in kent . we would love to move back down there but the thing that is stopping us is what would be better to go down there and live, rent or stay where we are and sell because we hate where we live now if we move down south my husband would have to look for a new job. he,s a electrician what would work out better in the long run i.e the cheaper one for us ??????

roswell

there is only one person that can aswer all of that and unfortunately its yourself.

chriswuk_2

If your unhappy - move

Why be unhappy for the sake of money - lifes too short !!

tonydee

If your not completly 100% sure then you have to rent in Kent.

What if you hate it in Kent too ?
What if hubby doesn't find a job ?

vickeyjane

we both come from kent so there,s no prob

vickeyjane

it,s very difficult as we have to think what is going to be the best for all of us . and if it would be better to rent for a while then buy once my husband find,s a job????

Graham_Devon

I don't think anybody can advise you what to do here apart from yourselves unfortunately. The only other option would be to rent in the south while you rent your house out. That does mean though that you won't just be able to go back as you will have tenants.

The only other option is for one to move down and find jobs and then the other to follow. Theres no reason you can't get a job in Kent while you live in the north. It's just a lot harder!!

chriswuk_2

On the plus side - your husband should be able to walk into a job being a spark, and with a good wage.

He could also sort out his own business & become self employed.......

Lately I've come to the conclusion that if you want something, then go out and get it - nothing will ever come to you, and it's down to yourself to make the 1st move.

I know it may be daunting that you will have to move, find new accommodation, new jobs etc - but why stay unhappy ? Think to yourself, is it going to get any better where you are now, I doubt you think it will.......

tonydee

Vicky a thread I started a couple of weeks back, some interesting thoughts and advice.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=325890

zkeithz

My brother-in-law is a sparky, he travels from the Midlands to London most weeks as he earns nearly twice as much doing this as he could earn working in the Midlands, even taking into account time, travel costs and overnight accommodation.

I would seriously consider moving nearer to London, there are some not so expensive places within commuting distance.

Regards
Keith