It’s becoming clear that my family can’t afford to live in London. I grew up here and dearly wish to stay close to family and friends, not to mention all the cultural activities on offer. But after two years of living with my elderly parents we simply can’t find a house of our own that isn’t cramped, a wreck, or in an area we don’t feel so comfortable in. Anyone who’s been here, and moved out of the capital, where did you go and how are you finding it? We have two girls (10&12), we would like a home that’s got room for our family and our two cats, as well as a dog that my older girl is desperate for. Our family is creative and left leaning, not that politics is front and centre for us - just wouldn’t want to be somewhere that everyone else was very right wing for instance. We would like to be somewhere with a greener, calmer vibe but commutable to London a few times a week. We’re hoping to spend about £700k on a family house with a decent sized garden. Bonus if there are nice secondary schools that aren’t too old fashioned and uniform crazy (current one has no uniform and I’m dreading a move as older girl has adhd and big sensory issues). Maybe I’m expecting too much! Just hoping someone out there was made a similar change and found a place that works well for them 😊 any suggestions I’m all ears. We went to the Isle of Wight last half term and wondered if that could be a place to go- although definitely not commutable!