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Relocating to NI from England

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LittleGreenHearts · 28/08/2023 21:23

Not sure if this is the right place but it’s the most relevant sort of board I could find! Apologies if there’s somewhere better to post

Looking for anyone who has moved from England to NI, what was your experience like?

We currently live in the East of England, which is where I grew up. We have been seriously considering relocating to NI for a while and are now looking to take the steps to do so.

we’ve found an amazing house which we would never be able to afford if it were where we live at the moment. We have primary/nursery age DCs, and it would be a beautiful area with lots of open spaces, park and lakes … and considerably bigger/nicer house. Schools seem to be good and there is one within walking distance whereas we currently have to drive to school. I know that’s a small thing but I love the idea of being able to walk to school.

Most of my family are from Ireland and did live in Portrush/Ballycastle but they have all moved south of the border for 25+ years so looking for a little more up to date knowledge/opinions.

I would actually love to live closer to family in County Kerry but for DH that seems more scary as it’s not the UK - so anything to convince him of that instead also welcome.

Thanks so much 💚

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Cyanchicken · 28/08/2023 21:32

I would post this in "craicnet" topic too and you should get more responses from northern Irish posters. Best of luck with the move! (I'm in the republic so can't advise!)

LittleGreenHearts · 28/08/2023 21:35

Cyanchicken · 28/08/2023 21:32

I would post this in "craicnet" topic too and you should get more responses from northern Irish posters. Best of luck with the move! (I'm in the republic so can't advise!)

Oh thank you!

I had no idea “craicnet” was thing

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Dontknowwhatjusthappened · 28/08/2023 21:36

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DownNative · 28/08/2023 21:37

What sort of information are you after for Northern Ireland?

I did note the bit where you're wanting experiences of people who've left England for Northern Ireland.

Crispynoodle · 28/08/2023 21:49

I did it! Took the DGSs to the beach today! It's the best place to live my children got the best education here we live in a big detached house in a lovely place. Quality of life is far better

DownNative · 29/08/2023 10:12

Crispynoodle · 28/08/2023 21:49

I did it! Took the DGSs to the beach today! It's the best place to live my children got the best education here we live in a big detached house in a lovely place. Quality of life is far better

Glad to hear that!

I take it you moved to North Down?

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