The green, green grass of home
Three in five householders believe that living in the countryside is
better for their health, with almost three quarters of the population
willing to commute for over an hour to avoid being a city-dweller.
Almost two thirds of people aged in their twenties also believe that
location is no barrier to career progression - with flexible working,
home-working, owning a city "crash-pad" and commuting offering the same
benefits as having a workplace just round the corner from the place they call home.
Gary Lumby, Yorkshire Bank's head of retail, said: "Potential buyers are savvier than ever and are really doing their homework when it comes to finding the perfect location to buy.
"In contrast to the recent trend of buying, improving and moving on,
many buyers are concentrating on finding a home where they can settle
long-term, and build a future for themselves and their family."
Almost one third of people questioned said that they would move to a
more rural location, or the suburbs, to ensure a higher standard of
education for their children. What's more, 52 per cent of people already living in a rural area, such as East Anglia, are more likely to
want to continue to seek out countryside life, whereas only 21 per cent
of those living in London want to leave.
May 06th 2008