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Relocating within the UK to NI

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RelocatingIdealist · 24/05/2023 20:17

We are exploring relocating from NW England to NI - childless, so no schools to consider.

I've registered with a couple of agents, and we are keen to press on with viewings but are looking for a niche equestrian property so the market is quite narrow.

My job can be done from anywhere in the UK, partner would need to secure a new role, but we can move ahead based on my
role.

What are people’s experiences of moving without family ties?

We will obviously be semi rural or rural, due to nature of the house we need/want, but wonder if certain areas or communities would be more welcoming than others?

Is there anywhere in NI you’d recommend over others?

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BarelyLiterate · 24/05/2023 20:24

You might say you’re relocating from Great Britain to NI, but you’re not relocating ‘from the U.K. to NI’. NI is part of the U.K., so you’re relocating withinthe U.K.
I’m not trying to be a pedantic smart-arse by pointing this out. You need to get your head round this stuff before you move there because saying you have moved ‘from the U.K. to NI’ won’t go down at all well with Unionists who consider themselves to be British, and very proudly so.

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RelocatingIdealist · 24/05/2023 21:56

Thanks for pointing that out - I’d originally typed relocating within the UK to NI, then edited it but using my phone so hard to see. No offence or ignorance intended.

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fireflyloo · 24/05/2023 22:12

What sort of things do you like? City buzz, beaches, mountains, cafes, bars etc?

fireflyloo · 24/05/2023 22:12

What type of property do you want and what would be your budget?

OhForFS · 24/05/2023 22:15

It depends massively on your budget, but I moved from England to NI 12 years ago under very similar circumstances to your own so might be able to point you in the right direction.

Can I ask what made you choose ni?

Inadvertentlyspring · 24/05/2023 22:17

It’s common enough for people to have properties with stables/paddock attached but I’m not sure how often they come up on the open market.

West NI is very different to east NI (east NI much more densely populated due to belfast area). Both wonderful but different experiences to live in.

Do you know the province well ?

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RelocatingIdealist · 25/05/2023 07:22

fireflyloo · 24/05/2023 22:12

What sort of things do you like? City buzz, beaches, mountains, cafes, bars etc?

We live between two cities at the moment, so do like to occasionally get in to them for a nice meal etc but it’s not essential. It would be nice to be within commuting distance for more job opportunities

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RelocatingIdealist · 25/05/2023 07:25

fireflyloo · 24/05/2023 22:12

What type of property do you want and what would be your budget?

Property needs to have 4 UK acres as a guide, stables and 3 bed house. Outbuildings and a schooling arena would be a bonus but happy to put an arena in.

Budget of circa £650k but could be increased for the right property it would just be a more complicated purchase.

We’d be in principle chain free if the property was under £550k but would have a small mortgage so not cash buyers.

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RelocatingIdealist · 25/05/2023 07:27

OhForFS · 24/05/2023 22:15

It depends massively on your budget, but I moved from England to NI 12 years ago under very similar circumstances to your own so might be able to point you in the right direction.

Can I ask what made you choose ni?

Lifestyle if I’m honest. it’s unaffordable to have the horses at home where we currently live as land prices are very high, and often for what is wet land or clay, so not ideal in winter months.

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RelocatingIdealist · 25/05/2023 07:29

There have been a few lately, and haven’t been quick sales but typically once I enquired they’d sold.

im familiar with the Belfast area & East NI is probably where we’d want to settle for airports/job opportunities but not ruling anywhere out at this stage!

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droghedalady · 25/05/2023 10:25

One thing to bear in mind, is that there will probably be a border poll at some point - it is being prepared. NI might be a British for 100 more years or it might be for 20 more years. Either way, change is on the way after 100 years of partition. You should bear it in mind because you might be all cosy in a new place and then suddenly you're in a different country. You're moving onto shifting sands is what I'm saying, OP. Sinn Féin is by far the most powerful party on the island and I say that not as a member, but as a member of a different party. Facts are facts.

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RelocatingIdealist · 25/05/2023 12:53

Thank you, that’s really helpful.

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