landmarker
29-Aug-05, 16:31
this time from sunny Manchester (?)
The more jaundiced & weary amongst you weill dismiss this post out of hand but I'm looking for information about what life is like in Wick.
I'd like to retire there c.2016 - some lorry driving to do yet - and looking at property prices they are still reasonable enough for us to consider buying now!
What attitudes/prejudices are there for incomers. English people buying secong homes which will be rented out to holidaymakers occasionally, more likely by family and friends or left empty for a few weeks at a time? Might rent short-term to a local tenant at a reasonable rent if there is a demand. Is there?
I'm aware it is not always easy to 'fit in' though we would do our level best to assimilate. We are keen to escape England, having no wish to grow old here.
We love Scotland, especially the Highlands, we have never been to Wick or Caithness which we know is different. The isolation really appeals to us, self contained individuals with a friendly streak.
If you haven't fallen asleep by now I'd appreciate any input.
Alan
The more jaundiced & weary amongst you weill dismiss this post out of hand but I'm looking for information about what life is like in Wick.
I'd like to retire there c.2016 - some lorry driving to do yet - and looking at property prices they are still reasonable enough for us to consider buying now!
What attitudes/prejudices are there for incomers. English people buying secong homes which will be rented out to holidaymakers occasionally, more likely by family and friends or left empty for a few weeks at a time? Might rent short-term to a local tenant at a reasonable rent if there is a demand. Is there?
I'm aware it is not always easy to 'fit in' though we would do our level best to assimilate. We are keen to escape England, having no wish to grow old here.
We love Scotland, especially the Highlands, we have never been to Wick or Caithness which we know is different. The isolation really appeals to us, self contained individuals with a friendly streak.
If you haven't fallen asleep by now I'd appreciate any input.
Alan