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Relocating From London to Nottingham as a "Lexiteer"? 

6/7/2016

2 Comments

 

Leaving London for the low-priced property, clean air and a great education? Nottingham is the place for you.

Way before we decided to Brexit, Londoners have been waking up in their mid-thirties and realising that they could move somewhere other than the South East, cash in on the equity in the house and introduce their children to fresh air, a buzzing lifestyle and a great education. Even this week in the Sunday Times Martina Lees was singing the praises of doing exactly that.

Here in Nottingham, we have long been used to large corporates relocating here (Capital One and Reuters Hub to name just a couple of recent ones) as well as our well-known homegrown big hitters like Experian, Boots, and Speedo. 
job opportunities in Nottingham

So why Nottingham?

National Watersports Centre near West Bridgford
Well, I've written about this before, many times, and I don't want to bore you but at the top of the agenda in my current thoughts is that it is not really companies who relocate - it's people - young graduates, growing families, and executives and the marvellous thing about that is that we have something for everyone here in our fabulous suburb of West Bridgford just one mile outside Nottingham, where Nook & Cranny chose to place its luxury serviced apartments. 

Just as an aside, I am speaking from a position of experience. I was born and raised in Wimbledon, lived there until I was 19, chose Nottingham University to do my degree in Economics with a focus on Entrepreneurship, and loved the place so much that I stayed. So I've been a graduate here, I've raised my 3 sons who are all teenagers now and one has gone off to University himself.

West Bridgford has been a fabulous place to:
  • Play Sports – National Watersports Centre, 3 health clubs, 5 tennis clubs, squash courts, a bowling green and a plethora of activities based around rowing and sailing on the River Trent for adults and kids alike
  • Watch Sports – Trent Bridge Cricket Club, Nottingham Forest, Notts County, and the Watersports Centre again. We also have The Nottingham Tennis Open before Wimbledon each year too.
  • Set up and run an independent business – we have the highest density of independent retailers, bars and restaurants outside London, which is great for consumers but also great to set up your own thing here and live the life of an entrepreneur, this place is really buzzy...
  • Travel by public transport – we have the easiest to use, most comprehensive Bus & Tram Network outside London too... Very green aren't we?
  • Educate your children – we have many excellent primary schools and three of the best senior schools in the country, all based in West Bridgford. We also have excellent public schools if you prefer.
  • Buy a house – we may not be at the heights of capital growth that London has enjoyed (thank goodness!) but it's still been a great investment to buy property in West Bridgford over the years and that doesn't seem to show any signs of abating. In fact, one my favourite estate agents, Steve Parker, told me last week that they had had their best week in a long time, just one week after Brexit, which speaks volumes to me.
  • Feed your family well – with our Farmers Market, a popular vegan restaurant and all the usual national chains and many great independent restaurants and coffee shops. 
  • Have fun – whether it's music venues, cocktails or coffee, run routes or restaurants – we have it all!

Personally I left London for a great job, a high standard of living and to avoid the daily grind of the tube into London (and, shucks, I stayed for love). But whatever reason you pick to Lexit, do consider Nottingham and its exciting opportunities, and feel free to get in touch if you think you may need any local info or a serviced apartment to call home while you look for your new, more permanent home. 

2 Comments
Paul
7/7/2016 08:42:04 pm

Hi
I have to say that I agree with everything Katie says.
I am from Nottingham but lived in London for 10 years. I choose to return home.
Nottingham has improved ten fold since I was a child growing up here. I work in West Bridgfird but unlike Katie I don't live there.
On top of what's already been said we have 3 superb theatres, more restaurants with more cuisines than it would be possible to mention. An excellent night life in the city centre with really something for everyone. 2 top notch Uni's which bring people from the world. We have Wollaton park (near where I live) which is truly he best outdoor space. And of course don't forget Robin Hood!!
Even if you miss the big smoke you can be there by train in around 1.5 hours, so literally your only 2 hours from the West End.
Nottingham & West Bridgford are superb.

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Katie
7/7/2016 09:10:51 pm

Thanks for adding your thoughts Paul, I agree completely. And you're right, Wollaton is a very lovely plancd to be too, I have spent many a fun filled afternoon at Woolie Park with the Woolley Deer!

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