The top ten UK locations people move to after holidaying there – and what you can buy
- We reveal the areas where people look to move to after holidaying there
- Top five places include desirable holiday hotspots such as Cornwall and Devon
If you’ve ever been on a staycation, only to return home and consider moving there, you are not alone.
New research by Zoopla suggests that 71 per cent of people who have been on holiday in Britain in the past three years have looked online for properties for sale in the same area.
And it says almost a tenth, at 9 per cent, have actually gone ahead and decided to move to that same location.
Cornwall (pictured: Falmouth) is among the areas that holidaymakers look to move to
Places where house hunters looked for a new property after returning home from holiday
The top five locations for sticking with the staycation include desirable holiday hotspots such as Cornwall and Devon.
They also include Yorkshire and North Wales, along with a perhaps more surprising entry, London.
The research was carried out last month and surveyed a total of 2,009 British adults who have been on a UK holiday – commonly dubbed a staycation – during the past three years, and rent or own a home.
Dan Copley, of Zoopla, said: ‘Previously, a quick look at local house prices while away was just a bit of fun, more and more people are now following through and moving to places they have been on holiday.’
We take a look at what type of averagely-priced property you can buy in each of the top ten areas…
1. Cornwall: Terrace, Falmouth, £300k
This end of terrace house in Cornwall’s Falmouth is for sale for £300,000 via Kimberley’s estate agents
With its beautiful beaches and family-friendly attractions such as the Eden Project, it isn’t difficult to see why Cornwall is one of Britain’s most popular staycation destinations.
For those who want to move there, the average price of property in Cornwall is £309,500, according to Zoopla.
It compares to £351,125 for the average sold price of a property in the country as a whole during the past 12 months.
Falmouth is a town on the Cornish coast and this end of terrace house in the area has four bedrooms and a price tag of £300,000.
The property is being sold by Kimberley’s estate agents.
2. London: Flat, Wandsworth, £650k
This two-bedroom flat in London’s Wandsworth has a price tag of £650,000 and is being sold by Rickman Properties estate agents
London might appear to be a surprise choice for a staycation. But its leisure and entertainment options make it a perfect place for a city mini-break.
The average price of a property in the London borough of Wandsworth is £655,600, according to Zoopla.
This property is a two-bedroom flat on the first floor of a block by the riverside in the borough.
The leasehold property is for sale for £650,000 via Rickman Properties estate agents.
3. Yorkshire: Semi-detached house, Hull, £220k
This semi-detached property in Hull has three bedrooms and is on the market for £220,000 via Reeds Rain estate agents
The landscape in rural Yorkshire is a big draw for holiday makers and it’s easy to get to from its cities.
For those looking to move to the area’s East Riding, the average price of a property is £217,700, according to Zoopla.
This semi-detached property in Hull has three bedrooms and is on the market for £220,000 via Reeds Rain estate agents.
4. Devon: Bungalow, Ilfracombe, £300k
This two-bedroom bungalow in Ilfracombe is for sale for £300,000 via Bond Oxborough Phillips estate agents
The impressive coastlines and pretty towns make Devon an ideal get away.
This two-bedroom bungalow in Ilfracombe is for sale for £300,000 via Bond Oxborough Phillips estate agents and ideal for the North Devon beaches.
The average price of a property in North Devon is £313,900, according to Zoopla.
5. North Wales: Terrace, Burton, £190,000
This terrace property in the Welsh village of Burton is for sale for £190,000 via Spingbok Properties
This terrace property is in the Welsh village of Burton, in the community of Rossett in Wrexham.
It is for sale for £190,000 via Spingbok Properties, which is just over the average £184,500 price tag for the area.
6. South Wales: Terrace, Cardiff, £250k
This terrace property is in the Cathays neighbourhood of Cardiff is for sale for £250,000 via Allen & Harris estate agents
This terrace property is in the Cathays neighbourhood of Cardiff, which is close to the city’s University.
It has four bedrooms and is for sale for £250,000 via Allen & Harris estate agents.
The average price of a property sold in the area during the past 12 months is £256,900, according to Zoopla.
7. Isle of Wight: Semi-detached, Cowes, £300k
This semi-detached property in the popular seaport town of Cowes is for sale for £300,000 via Pitts estate agents
The Isle of Wight is a short hop on a ferry away from the mainland of Britain.
For those looking to move to the area, you can expect to typically pay around £277,500 for a property, according to Zoopla.
This semi-detached property in the popular seaport town of Cowes is for sale for £300,000 via Pitts estate agents.
8. Somerset: Semi-detached, Clevedon, £325,000
This semi-detached house in the seaside town of Clevedon in North Somerset is on the market for £325,000 via Reeds Rains
This semi-detached house in the seaside town of Clevedon in North Somerset is for sale for £325,000 via Reeds Rains.
It has two bedrooms and is within walking distance of the sea front.
The average price of a property in the area is £331,900, according to Zoopla.
9. Highlands: Semi-detached, Strathconon, £190k
This semi-detached property in the Scottish Highlands is for sale for £190,000 via McEwan Fraser Legal estate agents
This semi-detached property in the Scottish Highlands is for sale for £190,000 via McEwan Fraser Legal estate agents.
The average price of a property sold in the area during the past 12 months is £186,700, according to Zoopla.
10. Cumbria: Terrace, Barrow-In-Furness, £130k
This terrace property in Cumbria’s Barrow-In-Furness is for sale for £130,000 via Purplebricks
This terrace property in Cumbria’s Barrow-In-Furness is for sale for £130,000 via Purplebricks.
The average price of a property in the area is £138,400, according to Zoopla.
Source: Read Full Article
