Moving out to the suburbs near the countryside and family (but still commuting into London for now, so our days are long). We have our first baby on the way and hope for a few more in the future. Left London as sick of noise, busy lifestyle and cramped flat. Once baby is here, I may stop commuting into London but my partner will not.
Like most things, always a compromise with the budget! Also moving is so expensive, we don't want to do it again for a looong time!
Option 1.)
PROS
- Beautiful area and views of countryside, why we moved really!
- Good schools
- A reason to come back each night!!
- Commute still just doable
CONS
- 3 bed (tiny second bedroom!) Smaller property in general.
- More car bound and longer commute
- Need an office as longer commute, but then the rooms are running out?
- No chance of extension - biggest concern! Worried we'll outgrow too quickly :(
Option 2).
PROS
- 3/4 bedroom with room to extend. Big garden! Could 'technically' live there for a long time.
- Slightly shorter commute, office space at home as more rooms.
- Area might get nicer
CONS
- Area much rougher, not sure how in love we'd feel coming back each night after a long day. :S
- Obviously we can't make the area more beautiful! Definitely no country views.
-We've moved out for a reason and concerned if we don't like the area and don't love our home.
What would you do?