But, and I'm not sure it's the case with anyone one here (??), but for "big garden/quality of life/etc" you can usually read "schools with more kids like mine".
I get what you say and I know I'm fortunate, or at least old enough, to have got on the housing ladder when I did. When I got divorced, I took several steps backwards, but I wasn't going to leave, just changed my expectations. I'm not saying everyone can though.
I'm not being entirely serious.
But, and I'm not sure it's the case with anyone one here (??), but for "big garden/quality of life/etc" you can usually read "schools with more kids like mine".
Which mate was that, and which pub?