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Quoting James Greenwood of Stacks Property Finders
If you are serious about relocating for your bank balance’s sake, how do you ensure the town you pick is a good place to live?
James Greenwood, at Stacks property search (stacks.co.uk), says: ‘First, I analyse all the written information that is in the public realm such as any neighbourhood development plans, Facebook groups, news of any local clubs and societies, crime figures and Ofsted reports,’ he says.
‘Equally important, I walk the streets and get an impression of the place. Vacant shops on the High Street are a bad sign but good quality restaurants and bars mean people enjoy the social life there.
‘Look for a mixed age demographic — a hipster hotspot isn’t for everyone and neither is a pensioners’ enclave. Are there good communication links and are public spaces well kept? I talk to people. Do they like living there?’
If you are interested in buying a property in Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and Cardiff, please contact James / 01594 842880 / jamesgreenwood@stacks.co.uk
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