Would you buy a house you really like in a new area and all the upheaval that entails or would you stick to current area and just but best available?

[Tinker]

I'm in a dilemma.

That just be just buy not but!!!

If you really like the new area (and you must do your research!) don't be scared, take the plunge!

Not much to go on there!

How far away is new area?
Do you know much about it?
What is new area in comparision to current area?
What are houses like in both?

If it's feasible in terms of work commitments, I'd go for the area you really like. Houses can be improved, but you're stuck with the area.

Stressful times, eh?!!

Faced this one recently Tinker - we stuck to the same area option - depends on loads of stuff though like schools/oppotunities in new area,making new friends etc - we just decided we couldn't face starting over right at that moment in our lives - good thing too, found out was pg the day after we moved, would hate to be expecting and not know anyone!

Next time though - new area, definitely!

If children are already at school and happy -- nah, wouldn't move out.
If you're not at that stage yet and could move to area with good school, yes, for sure.

Sorry, dashing to post in between doing stuff.

New area still in same locale but means different schools, possibly different childcare. They are my concerns. Schools in other areas same as or maybe even better but am thinking more of emotional upheaval for my 9 year old. I know she'll "get over it" but should we just make do with what's here - too small or too dear - or just go for where we like?

hard one that, assume she'll be changing schools in a few years anyway? Any chance yo can put off moving for a while or are itching to get house hunting?

schools same or better

area better

house you love

I'd move area tbh

We did!
we did it recently but we also did it when dd1 was 8 and ds2 was 4
we didn't have any problems.

I'd move to a better area every time

No chance can put off move, have buyer for mine.

Hmm

do it! Life's too short not to!
Having just done relocated, would caution that it is an incredible upheaval. Sure you realise that, for us it's been worth it anyway tho v strange to be in an area when as yet we know no-one!

We've been pondering this for about three years so if anyone can tell me what to do I'd be eternally grateful!

but in our case we really like the area we are in and don't want to move out, but can't buy the kind of house we want here (it doesn't exist). I want to stay because of the convenience of the local school, childcare, access to work and mostly because I already know people here. Just can't face the thought of being 'new kid on the block' when I barely have enough energy to keep my life on track as it is.

But if you like the new area better, and think you will be happy there, then I would probably move.

Think I'd move area tbh if I felt it was a better balance for the family. She will get over any upheaval. Is it feasible to leave her at same school until secondary or too far ?

But would mean moving to area simply don't really know and less convenient for work. Am in same position as elliott

We are in the throws of doing exactly this. Moving to a nicer area, better schools much bigger house. I am nervous of the upheaval and making new friends (and upset that dd will start reception for 6-8 weeks before we move - so particular disrupting for her) but children are adaptable and I think long term we will all be happier.

follow yr instincts on what's more important to you - convenience or nicer area.
Nowhere's perfect and always a compromise to make. we've decided to move away, well we have already moved away and consequently have to do long commute to work, but on balance it's worth it becuase we're so much happiet here.