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Changing priorities This surge of interest in moving to the country is due to city dwellers’ priorities changing during the coronavirus lockdown, says estate agents. Searches have more than doubled in some cities like Liverpool and Edinburgh. Miles Shipside of Rightmove says: “The lure of a new lifestyle, one that is quieter and has an...
With the recent announcement that the UK government has opened a path to citizenship for more than 300,000 Hong Kong residents,* the question is where are they going to work and live? According to the New York Times: “Mr Johnson said the roughly 350,000 Hong Kong residents who hold a British overseas passport, as well...
Homeworking during the coronavirus pandemic has become a necessity and has meant that businesses have had to find new ways of working to accommodate remote and flexible working. It has produced some very interesting results, including increased productivity and a better work-life balance. It has also raised the question whether a business even needs a...
Lockdown has given people time to consider their next move in life, while others have been forced to make a change due to rising unemployment. Reflecting on the next move, many people agree – over various social networks – that quality of life is a top priority. Picking a happy place to settle down is,...
City dwellers looking at swapping the perceived fast-paced life, hustle and bustle for something quieter in the country can think again! If your perception of rural life is keeping yourself to yourself, fresh air and getting stuck behind a tractor, then you’ve been misled. In fact, there is a strong sense of community in a...
The ONS figures show that big cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol get a fair share, but the largest proportion choose places close by: Dartford, Epsom and Ewell, Hertsmere, Epping Forest, Thurrock, Broxbourne – all on the fringes of London either within the M25 or just outside. In Thurrock and Dartford, nearly two-thirds of...
There are a range of excellent jobs in more rural locations, you just need to know where to look. Going through Glassdoor and Linkedin have become excellent places to start your search. There are companies in regions like Stamford, Grantham, Lincoln, Peterborough, that are always on the look out for good potential employees.