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The Area
There are many different reasons for moving to a new area or even to a different country. You may want to be nearer to family or need to move for work. Whatever the reason, it can be a time of upheaval. Visit the local council website to find out more about different places before you take the plunge.
Local council websites often contain a lot of information about the local area, such as plans for new developments or transport links.
House Prices
Find out the average prices of property in the area on the Land Registry website which covers England and Wales.
Moving Abroad
Visiting the Directgov website for advice on living abroad.
Job prospects
Get the latest on local jobs with Jobcentre Plus.
Schools
The Office for Standards in Education’s (Ofsted) website provides information on all local primary and secondary schools, and reports on nurseries, pupil referral units, special schools, independent schools and post-16 education providers in England.
Your neighbourhood
Visit the Office for National Statistics website to view local area statistics and maps on a wide range of subjects including population, crime, health and housing.
Public transport
Rail, air, coach, bus, ferry, metro and tram information (including timetables and prices) within the UK, and between the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Road transport
If you want to find out about the main road network and future road developments across England, visit the Highways Agency website.
Sport and leisure
Local council websites often contain information about leisure and recreational facilities in the area.
The environment
Use postcodes or place names to find out about the local environment, from pollution to flooding, with the Environment Agency.
The Building Before you start looking for houses, it is important to think of what kind of house you really want. What features are essential? Which ones could you do without? By constructing this list now, it will not only help you rate houses when viewing, but also help put your ideals into perspective when you come to make the big decision.
Remember, moving house is the third most stressful event after bereavement and divorce... and also the biggest investment you will ever make in your life. |
