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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jim Griffin

Is a rural move really the good life?

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help them out - a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

Is the grass always greener on the other side? Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty

This week's question:

We are thinking of quitting the urban jungle (London) and moving to an idyllic country location. Our rent will fall but I am concerned that all our other living expenses will shoot up as I guess we'll use the car more. Am I in for a nasty shock - has anyone done it?

What are your thoughts?

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