Relocation continued…

Rachel took practical steps with her relocation to help ensure that the move was right for her.

Renting in the area first allowed her to see if it worked logistically, for work and ongoing connections with family and friends in the city.

It also helped to narrow down what area specifically worked best for her and her partner.

They initially rented in a holiday town, with busy periods. The building next door to Rachel and her partner was used for short term rental stays.

Rachel shared that this could feel a bit intrusive at times, with the unpredictability of stays,

This experience helped to inform Rachel and her partner on what to look out for and what to try and avoid, when it came to buying.

As part of their research, they were able to talk to neighbours during open home inspections and gained valuable insights. One area in particular they avoided, after hearing concerning flooding issues.

After almost two years of relocating to a region, their experiences of renting to try the area first, researching and investigating all helped to satisfy their decision when it came to buying.

Rachel remains connected to the city, whilst feeling settled in their new home.