City slickers consider becoming country bumpkins

A number of people currently living in the city are hoping to make a move to the countryside, a new survey has shown.

According to a Yorkshire Bank study, some 72 per cent of city-dwellers are willing to move to a more rural location even if it means commuting for more than an hour.

Gary Lumby, head of retail at Yorkshire Bank, revealed that many residents were looking to make a move to the country as they were considering their future.

"In contrast to the recent trend of buying, improving and moving on, many buyers are concentrating on finding a home where they can settle long-term, and build a future for themselves and their family," he said.

The research also revealed that 59 per cent of city folk were hoping to make a countryside move in order to benefit from a healthier lifestyle.

UK Property News posted on 07/05/2008 16:04:08