To live in a 4 bed mortgage free for £250k

[ScoobyCan]

Where can I find a really good 4 bed for £250k?

Not joking - that's where we are at post divorce. The world is my oyster but ideally I need a great primary, secondary, and a flexible school hours (9-3) job (DC have medical stuff going on so can't manage wraparound childcare). Anywhere?

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E61255&insId=1&maxPrice=250000&minBedrooms=4&radius=40.0&includeSSTC=true&_includeSSTC=on&googleAnalyticsChannel=buying

Omg I need to move.

FermatsTheorem

Sometimes you need to take a chance and be open minded. We lived in East London, then Essex, and we moved north. Moving North was the best decision we ever made.

What they can't fix is the antisocial neighbours

This could happen in London as well.

the failing school down the road

This could happen in London too.

the unemployment rate

I would suggest to OP to move somewhere that has good access to a larger city.

the fact that average wages in the region are way below the national average

This is all relative and actually not always true. We found out the salary my DH was making in London, he could easily make in Manchester. He works from home so it doesn't matter at the moment but when you consider the quality of life, you're looking at a struggle in a 1 bed flat in London for a detached 4 bed house up north. It's actually a raise to your wage when you move up north and cut out things like a season ticket for the train in to London.

We bought a detached 4 bed for 210k in a village in the outskirts of Glasgow. And we overpaid because we loved it so much

The East Midlands; central part of the country, near to the Peak District, National Forest, airports, motorways, what's not to love?

If you're interested in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, we'll have a 4 bed detached with garage and conservatory on the market within the month for around £210. We're only moving for my husband's work. The house is nice, freshly painted and perfectly situated for 2 high schools, 3 primaries, great transport links and we're in a small new build development near a row of shops.

Ah @Crapplepie doesn't surprise me it's the happiest place to live. It's stunning!!

Not read thread so sorry if covered

OP - post my divorce with young children - my friends were my lifeline. Plus the children needed the stability.

Just something to bear in mind

We've just bought a three bedroom ex LA house 10-15 minutes from Glasgow city centre for £70k.

I'm fairly sure £250k would get you a small village around here

I am curious about how you are allowed to move anywhere when you have kids. Does your STBX support you loving away? Mine won’t let me move anywhere, despite moving us to the middle of nowhere only months before the breakdown of our marriage due to his affairs...

You will get a nice 3 bed for that much in many parts of the Midlands, if you want to be central. If it’s a 4 bed you need then up north / wales is probably your best bet.

@LorelaiRoryEmily where in Ireland are you getting that??

North East near (but not in Middlesborough) has some lovely villages, reasonable priced and near James Cook Hospital

MdNdD

I had no idea he could stop you, bloody hell, that ain't right.
What would happen if you did move?

Hastings?

Scottish Borders , easily. Galashiels is particularly cheap and has a commuter rail to Edinburgh

Yeah @LorelaiRoryEmily in the midlands. And even here I think I’d struggle to get that!

You’d get a amazing house in the highlands and schools are great

Where's kids dad based, assume no need to be near him? And the rest of your support network?

Hello @ScoobyCan
I am based in Lincs.
I think finding a flexible job here will be quite difficult but have a look on indeed and see what you can come up with.
We have some excellent schools here and housing is very reasonably priced.
If you wanted any more info about living here, or specific areas please get in touch.

Inverness and surrounds: lovely schools, cheap property, great quality of life.

Here’s another in Tamworth (there are several to choose from) Birmingham Children’s Hospital is excellent (I have a friend whose daughter has been treated there for the last 16 years and they have nothing but praise for it). There are several good schools around and it has a great road network to get you to all parts of the country easily. Also it’s well situated for jobs do more choice for the hours you need. www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62938197.html

Oh, and people are so friendly here too!!!