13-12-14, 01:41 PM
I'm looking at moving oop north next spring. Can't afford to buy a property outright down here in the south, and want to be nearer to some of my favourite places. So I'm looking at Cumbria. Can't afford the Lake District region itself, and availability of properties at affordable prices and likelihood of future employment options all point to Carlisle at the moment. But I know nothing about the city.
I'll probably rent a flat to start with, so I can get a bit more of a feel for the area myself, and try to gauge if I'm doing the right thing, look at the job situation (only need something like retail, can't do really physical stuff, and don't need a huge wage/salary) etc.
Anyone familiar with Carlisle and the surrounding areas? What can you tell me about living and working there? Any estates/areas to avoid etc? Do you know who the big name estate agents are in the region, both for flat renting and buying a house (have only been looking at Zoopla and Rightmove so far)?
Any help appreciated, ta.
I'll probably rent a flat to start with, so I can get a bit more of a feel for the area myself, and try to gauge if I'm doing the right thing, look at the job situation (only need something like retail, can't do really physical stuff, and don't need a huge wage/salary) etc.
Anyone familiar with Carlisle and the surrounding areas? What can you tell me about living and working there? Any estates/areas to avoid etc? Do you know who the big name estate agents are in the region, both for flat renting and buying a house (have only been looking at Zoopla and Rightmove so far)?
Any help appreciated, ta.