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Moving to a New Area? Consider these 3 Points

  • December 1, 2015
  • By Grace
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Moving to a New Area? Consider these 3 Points

Looking for a new place to live is very exciting indeed, and you’ll be well aware that if you’re moving far from where you currently live, you’ll have to think about a little bit more than just the house or flat itself. There are all kinds of things about the area that might change your quality of life, so you’ve got to think things through. To give you a head start, we’re going to list three main things that you need to consider right away.

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Transport Links

If you’re a driver, then you’ll want to know that there are large, main roads at least somewhere nearby so that you can get from place to place quickly. Having to drive for half an hour before you reach a major connecting road can be a real pain. If you rely on public transport on the other hand, then check to see what the area is going to be like. Do you have to travel far to get on public transport, and do you need to make many (if any) changes to get to the places you most frequently travel, such as your place of work or shopping areas?

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Cost of Living

House prices and rent amount aren’t always a brilliant indicator of how much everything else in the area costs. In the UK for example, house prices in the capital can easily be ten times that of those in northern cities, but the cost of other things like food aren’t always as dramatically different. You need to take a good look at all associated costs to get a real impression. If you’re in the UK, things like council tax will vary from place to place, and that does tend to increase with house prices. If you think you might move on again in the near future, then check out Quick Move Now  to see where is best to sell.

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Standard of Living

This will mean very different things to different people, but having the standard of life that you want is very important indeed. Do plenty of research to see if you’ll have all of the amenities that you want in the area, or if you’re wanting a bit of quiet, that you’ll have your own secluded spot in the world. If you’re concerned about things like safety, then there are plenty of official documents available online you let you know about things like crime rates in the town.

There are so many things to think about when looking for a new place to live, but hopefully these three points will help you make the right decision.

By Grace, December 1, 2015
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