If you are considering buying a property in Gloucestershire and are not from the county or haven’t lived in the county before, then doing plenty of research is essential. Whether you are moving for work, to be closer to friends or family or simply want a change of lifestyle, here are some things that will help you to decide on where you want to live in the county…

Contact Local Estate Agents – Get in touch with local estate agents like this Gloucester estate agents – they will have a good knowledge of the area and as well as being able to advise you on what is available they will be able to discuss with you what you are looking for and help you to decide where you will be best situated.

Look at Local Schools if Applicable – If you are moving with children, you will want to look into local schools. Gloucester has a lot of good schools and whether you are looking for private education, grammar schools, or a good comprehensive, take some time to look at the schools in various areas.

Consider Transport – Much of Gloucestershire is quite rural and although in some areas public transport is good, this is not the case for much of the county. If you do not own a car, you may have trouble getting around in some places and you may feel isolated.

If you need to be able to get further afield, living in Stroud, Gloucester or Cheltenham means that you have easy access to the train stations.