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fishfinger
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Thinking of retiring to the area « Posted: 23 September 2010 at 08:55 AM »
Hi everyone. I'm thinking of retiring to the Lowestoft area in a few years and as I have come into a bit of money, I was thinking of buying a house in the area that I could rent out now and move into in a few years when I am ready. I don't trust estate agents (who does) so I thought I'd ask the people who live in the area where would be the nicest places to look and where I should avoid (I don't like new houses on new estates btw). I would like a small place (2 bedrooms) for about 120 thousand which would be handy for shopping and where someone would rent from me for a few years. I quite like the look of Oulton village, is this a good area? Can you help me please?

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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #1 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 09:12 AM »
From the little I know, I would actually suggest somewhere between Pakefield and Kessingland.  Nice and quiet, peaceful, but still easy access to things like the beach and bus routes.  And still easy to rent out too. 
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #2 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 09:53 AM »
Hello and welcome to LOL  wave

Do you live near enough to make a few visits before you buy? That way you can get a good feel for the area. We all have different ideas of what is a good area and what is not.

Nothing wrong with Estate Agents if you listen to what they say. You do not have to agree with them but they just might come up with a view point you have not thought of.

Happy hunting.  wave
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #3 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 03:28 PM »
Go on line and peruse the local paper Waveney Advertiser has many more house adverts than the Journal I agree with Cyber Pakefield is a lovely area or Corton, Gunton Oulton Broard plus any of the outskirt villages You can also go to property sites online to have a good look. Google street maps and head away from town centre

Pakefield would be my fiirst choice as you are near the beach and  in a lovley little area
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #4 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 03:34 PM »
I agree pakefield very nice area to look at.i retired here (early),i would't want go carlton colville to me that area lacks soul but that personel feeling...the places been mention are very nice and in your price range
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #5 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 03:47 PM »
Yes, Pakefield would be my choice too.  I live here and love it.  You aren't far from the beach either.
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #6 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 03:56 PM »
the beach good selling point.i can see the sea from my bedroom and hear it at night i love it.i came down here quite afew times before buying.i sat on the front near my house watched where sun came up how many children in area shops etc etc
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #7 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 03:56 PM »
I live in Pakefield and its wonderful, not to far away from town. Loads of shops and a short walk into town along the beach is nice in the summer Smiley
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #8 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 06:03 PM »
Thanks for the replies so far. I hope everyone is as nice as you lot if I do decide to move to the area. Pakefield seems to be a popular place so far. I will come and look soon but as I won't have too much time I wanted to get some views from people living there so I don't waste too much time looking in the wrong places. Is the central Lowestoft area a no no? I've looked on Rightmove and there are some nice looking 2 bed houses there for less than 100 thousand. Maybe there is a reason why they are cheaper there?
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Re: Thinking of retiring to the area « Reply #9 Posted: 23 September 2010 at 06:04 PM »
Central Lowestoft is good
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