Moving to a new estate with a 'reputation' ;)

[Feminine]

Presently we live rurally...
in a housing association home.
We have been approached for a 'swap'. This home is on a new development, homes still being built. Some are four years old.
It is one of those.
In the local area, this new development has raised some eyebrows. Narrow minded opinions l believe.
I have had so many people looking nervous when l have mentioned it, that l have started to wonder.
It is a lovely house, we'd gain space. Much needed space, and the area is so much better for me to find work in the future.
I am originally from London, l can't see the big deal. My husband loves it too.
I have found their local Facebook page, nothing stands out. Some typical housing estate issues really.
Of course, it won't be like village life,l know that. sometimes it is a bit boring anyway
It is a mixture of part owned, rented and mortgaged properties.

willbeat thank you.
A good friend of mine, has a friend living there. Apparently she doesn't know what all the fuss is about?
Your post is full of good advice, that l will take action on.
I do know that not all the 'Estates' are bad, but they do connect to one another.
It looks very pretty, (a bit like to town) but l know looks can be deceiving ;)

WillBeatJanjary-

What do you mean?

it is a lot easier to get kicked out of private rented already.

Particularly check around the house you are interested in, OP. Because sometimes one street can be bad and even crime-ridden, while a couple of streets away all is quiet and safe.

Well up date..
'swapper' was just messing me about unfortunately.
Well maybe not unfortunately.
Perhaps auntie karma saw my thread.

Oh that's a shame, OP, but who knows, as you say, you may have dodged a bullet there.