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A Place in the Sun: Home or USA? Lyme Bay or Tampa Bay, Florida

 

Jonnie and Jasmine help retired couple David and Diane invest in a holiday home. But will they choose Lyme Bay or Tampa Bay?

More about David and Diane and their property search

Retired couple David and Diane are torn between a holiday cottage in north Devon and a condo in Florida. Both have emotional ties to their chosen destinations - David has spent many happy holidays on the Devon coast while Diane, who is originally from Canada, wants to be nearer her parents who are no longer mobile enough to make the trip over to the UK. Rental income is also an important factor in their decision. Will they decide to invest their money at home or away?

 

 

 

Home properties - Devon

 

David has fond memories of the east Devon coast from his holidays in the area, and he is not alone in his affections for this part of the world. Over 22 million people a year visit the area meaning that a property here would be a shrewd investment. Property in east Devon is 20% above the national average and is in short supply. There are currently government schemes in place to increase the number of affordable homes. This will also make a property here a desirable investment as it is almost guaranteed to increase in value.

 

Property 1  
The first property the couple view is a £189,950 period cottage in the village of Lympstone, available with Fulfords Exmouth.
   
Property 2  
Next for the couple's consideration is a cottage in the village of Musbury priced at £210,000. This is available with Fulfords Seaton
   
Property 3  
Their final property in Devon is also available through Fulfords Seaton for £184,950. It is a stable conversion in Seaton.

 

 

Away properties - Florida

 

The couple have reduced their budget for their overseas search, but Jasmine still believes she can get them something special which will become a home and an investment. With it's high temperatures and miles of beach, Florida is the most popular relocation destination in the U.S. Will David and Diane be joining the 1,000 people who move there everyday?

 

Property 1  
The first property the couple are shown is a cottage available for £98,000. It is available with Bindman and Bruzas Realty.

 
Property 2  
The next property they view is a Treasure Island condo on the market for £108,000. It is being sold by The Hendriks Team.
   
Property 3  
Their final viewing is a condo in the sought after St Petersberg area. On the market for £99,300 it is a real bargain. Once again it is available through The Hendriks Team.

 

 

Where will the retired pair make their nest - will it be the Devon coast or will they be winging their way to the USA? 

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