Brits do love to buy beside the seaside

Published 12th Jun 2007

Relocating requires careful research to ensure the new abode is in an area that's on the up, so where are the most desirable UK places to buy a des res not a dump? According to the 'Moving Location Index' for May 2007 from UK Property Shop, Brighton is in pole position closely followed by Newquay and Weymouth. It's clear that Brits still love to buy beside the seaside, as eight out of the top 12 locations are coastal resorts, not counting Newcastle upon Tyne and Dundee, which are located on rivers near the sea.

Brighton features regularly in the Top 50 Towns League Table and was last voted top in May 2006, based on it combining the benefits of a Regency beach resort, strong on culture and entertainment, with proximity to London for those seeking "city living by the sea".

Other popular locations include Skegness (no. 6), Bournemouth (no. 11) and Eastbourne (no. 12)

Source: ' UKPropertyShop '

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