Where should I live?

duchy

Annie1960 wrote: »

Dublin.

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I love Dublin but apart from the issues of switching school systems - the cost of living in Dublin is horrible

dragonsoup

And another vote for Bristol

Anatidaephobia

Another vote for Glasgow.

Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh are closer to the sea though.

sniggings

I_have_spoken wrote: »

Glasgow? You'll soon need the international airport to get back to Britain...

Glasgow is in Britain :eek:

GaleSF63

Another vote for Glasgow - particularly the west, and going out to the Firth of Clyde... good train links to Glasgow; lots of water (sea-ish); Loch Lomond. Property well within your budget.

moneyistooshorttomention

rosie383 wrote: »

http://www.propertynews.com/Property/NEWTOWNARDS/TRBTRH44101/43-The-Oaks/323585012/Page1

Pretty much anywhere in the gorgeous Northern Ireland. Everywhere is close to the sea, loads of culture, spectacular scenery and three airports. Education standards are much, much higher than England. And £320k would buy you the property above or many other big houses.

Nice house:T and £50,000 cheaper than the small 2 bedroom place I have my eye on currently back in my (pretty expensive) home area in England.

That would actually get me seriously wondering about Northern Ireland - if I hadn't moved to Wales recently. I think things have been "peaceful" now there for some years and likely to remain so haven't they?

Lilhobo

Newcastle/Northumberland. Amazing coastline, well respected university town, fab gig venues plus the metro arena for bigger bands, Newcastle airport is getting bigger all the time, 3 and a bit hours from London on the train.,

Lilhobo

Pressed submit accidentally, most importantly cheap good quality housing.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-51481412.html On the coast.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-34102737.html Within a mile of the city centre

Or even, the little business you fancy in the country. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/fullscreen/image-gallery.html?propertyId=23052501&photoIndex=4

Why wouldn't you live in the north east?

rosie383

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Nice house:T and £50,000 cheaper than the small 2 bedroom place I have my eye on currently back in my (pretty expensive) home area in England.

That would actually get me seriously wondering about Northern Ireland - if I hadn't moved to Wales recently. I think things have been "peaceful" now there for some years and likely to remain so haven't they?

Things are definitely more peaceful now and the country is regenerating so much. My sister was house hunting at the same time as us. Looking at similar houses but in lovely settings and at a third of the price.

Whatsername the cost of living down south is much more than in NI. NI prices are similar to the mainland (but no Aldi!) but wages would be a bit lower. I have relatives in Cork who are very frugal and find it a bit of a struggle.

Terry2013

How about York. East coast is just half an hour away. Airports, Leeds, Manchester. Great Uni and nightlife...