Sparks in Bournemouth, Poole & round to Southampton and Portsmouth

Marti · Apr 7, 2018

Hi There,
This is a bit of a big "ask"but the only way I can gather what I need to make a big decision. We're considering moving to Bournemouth but there appears to be limited work compared to Essex and, as expected, lower rates as well. All of which is a price well worth paying for such a beautiful area if we can make the move.

My "ask" is what sort of rates do you guy an' gals command for domestic and EICR's ? A fifty mile commute from Bournemouth get me Portsmouth and Southampton so with-in range if necessary.

Drinks around Poole Harbor are on me if can make this a viable move.

HappyHippyDad · Aug 19, 2020

Marti said:
Well, we made it.
Started this thread a long time ago and...we made it.
A late thank you to everyone who contributed and encouraged. The move to Dorset has been amazing and, as others have said, there is work available. You have to go to some effort but the clients pay on time. That's a big plus over London clients.

Well I think you need a medal for updating the thread so well, over such a long period of time! Really glad it worked out for you.

Midwest · Aug 20, 2020

Which part of Bournemouth did you move to
(seriously jealous

)?

Has the beach been a bit crowded recently

Marti · Aug 20, 2020

Since folk were encouraging enough to answer my original query it all helped. Took a lot of searching to find a place but we moved to Poole and it's wonderful. We'll get our beaches back in the autumn (better wind surfing) and there appears to be less of the unqualified race-to-the-bottom with prices for work. Don't miss London at-all. My suggestion to anyone planning a big change in the way they live / work is - plan well. Take your time to get it right and don't let the "what if's" prevent a better life.