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stevep
@Gustav
My parents (Dad in his early 80s, Mum in late 70s) are looking to return to the UK and looking at places to move to. They're comfortable but certainly not loaded and the price of property in much of SE England is scarey for those not on the ladder (something I'm acutely aware of as a renter).
Interested in advice on good places to live based on the following
More affordable than what you'd typically find in Home Counties
Accessible by public transport with preference for rail (I don't drive). In a perfect world, it would be great if place was readily reachable from London although figure accessibility to London is in inverse relationship with affordability
Good environment - I'm acutely aware of the fact that some parts of UK have been hammered by economic decline outside London/SE which helps with affordability but critics risks for vulnerable elderly
Weather that isn't too bleak
Any suggestions gratefully received...finding that parents' situation is becoming more of a concern now for me and others of my generation and figure others are going to be facing the same question