What’s It Like Moving from London to Devon?

Here at Central Moves we pride ourselves in aiming to be the best Removal Company to Devon from London

Moving-to-Devon

Removal Company London to Devon

Central Moves.co.uk can carry out your removals to Devon with collection from any property to delivery to any property door to door / room to room in Devon, London, UK, Europe & Worldwide.

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We are proud to be members of the

– Association of Independence Removers (AIM)

– Reference Line ( see positive feedback from our customers )

and most recently BS EN 12522 , it is the first and only recognised quality Standard specifically aimed at furniture removals.
Central Moves are proud to have achieved this standard, which proves all operatives work to clearly defined and audited standards on a daily basis.

Central Moves offer a number of professional services for:

• Packing & Case Making for Fine Art & Antiques.
• Piano Movers 
• Handy Man Services
• Office and Commercial Moves

Or to book an esitmator to take a visual of your property or simply fill out our on-line estimate form for a quotation or talk to one of our advisors you can FREEPHONE:  0800 216123

Living in Devon

Many people moving from London to Devon though don’t consider the massive differences between the two places, thinking that they’ll be able to settle in straight away. So, in order to make sure there are no surprises, we thought we’d come up with this little guide highlighting the differences you should expect when you move from London.

Town vs. Country

Firstly, and perhaps most importantly (as well as obviously) Devon is much more rural than London. While the concept of any large open spaces that aren’t parks in London is alien, Devon is full of them. From Exmoor, which covers 692 km² of the country, through to the swathes of long beaches along both coasts, you’ll always find somewhere to escape to in Devon. So, if you are thinking of moving from London to Devon but love the city life, perhaps consider Devon’s only large city, Plymouth, as opposed to a country hamlet.

More for Your Money

One thing that many people moving from London to Devon absolutely love though is the change in cost of living. London is one of the most expensive places to live in the world (according to The Telegraph, it is the seventh priciest), however Devon has a much lower cost of living. The reputable site Numbeo states that those living in Plymouth, for example, have a purchasing power that is 43.43% higher than those in London – basically meaning that those living in Plymouth get much more for their money. This means that if you want more disposable income, beats London hands down. It’s also a reason why many retirees are moving from London.

Increased Travel, But More Relaxed

Those moving should also be prepared for the change in travel. By this, we mean that everything won’t be on your doorstep, unlike in London. Trips to the supermarket might take half an hour by car; finding specialist shops might take longer, or even be impossible (making internet shopping a valuable tool). This is all part of what makes the Devon pace of life that much slower than London’s though – a more relaxing, chilled out approach to day-to-day activities. Just don’t expect to jump into a cab at the click of your fingers…

It’s Not All Different…

Finally, life in Devon is also similar to London in many ways. For example, the area have fantastic school systems for those with families (even though you’ll perhaps be swapping inner city schools for rural ones); the healthcare systems in both places are very good; and you’ll also find plenty of things to do in both places. Adjusting to a new way of life might take some time, but once you have managed to make that mental leap, you’ll realise that moving is one of the best decisions you’ve ever made!