An increasing number londonchani planned to move into suburbs or in the vicinity of the British capital because of increasing prices of properties that make buying housing in London hardly achievable, writes aboutproperty.co.uk.
For each additional minute, which buyers are willing to spend in travelling from the town centre, off pounds in 1000 from the average price of housing in the city, shows a survey of international real estate agency Savills.
This has proved increasingly attractive to buyers.
"Definitely report growth of people who travel daily and the biggest increase has on those who live in the most remote areas," said Lusian Cook, director housing study in the company.
This view is supported by statistics from the organization that regulates rail network in the UK (Office of Rail Regulation).
According to its data total volume of long trips has increased by 7 percent from 3.9 billion km in 2006 to 4.2 billion in 2007
However, not all buyers seek the same benefits comment from Savills.
"There are two options. One more modern areas where people move because of the quality of life. These are the traditional locations such as Sussex and Surrey in part, "said Cook.
"However, is separate and a new type of areas for travellers, where people move because of lower prices of housing. Often they are located an hour drive from London. More and more people adopt a long journey, "he added.
In January house price in London rose by 0.9 percent in January to an average price of 402 233 pounds, emerged today from data portal for properties Rightmove. |