@cuthbert D - thank you for the list of streets that is very helpful.. Budget ideally around the 1,000 so then we can continue saving to buy somewhere eventually but with everything its all negotiable for the right place and area.. We are currently in a 2 bed as Nicola works from home but if need be would reduce to a 1 bedder ideally with a little study.. Just to update you it looks like ED is well and truly in the running for places to live now, the folder I made clearly dazzled her.. ha ha.. >:D< So now Im just on the look out for the right kind of flat, thankfully we have 9 weeks so you never we may end up in ED yet!! When are the next forum drinks as we would love to come along? :)-D