Hello everyone...(throw away account - sorry)
This is something I am has been discussing with my husband, but think it would be very useful for wider opinions..
We moved from North West London to a "nice" small town in Dorset around 10 years ago to start a business in the local area. We closed this business a few years ago, and now I am a SAHM, my husband works closer to London.
The problem is, neither myself nor my husband have really settled. We both miss London desperately. Both of mine and my husbands wider families are back in North West London.
Luckily, we did not sell our house in North West London, but rented it out (we also bought a house in this small town too).
We have 2 children, a 9yo and a 4yo (in reception). We have previously (pre COVID) visited local primary schools in the area of our London house, and have found one that is an academy that would most likely be able to admit both of them.
The problem I cannot get my head around...are we nuts for wanting to return to London from a "nice" rural town? I read the papers/online, it is full of parents going the other way? People worrying about crime, schools etc in London. The other downside is, my husbands commute would increase from 60minuts, to 75 minutes. He thinks this is fine though. The plan would be : move back to London house, move kids to new school, rent out "nice" rural house in Dorset (possibly sell in a couple of years).
Would really appreciate peoples thoughts on this. Such a big step/decision to make!! Thanks very much!
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throwitaway1234 · 30/06/2020 17:20
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