13th Aug 2021 | Property of the Week

We know the beautiful Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames is a fantastic place to live, and property here doesn't come cheap. Many people acknowledge that the "cost of living" is higher here than in many parts of the country. But what exactly does "cost of living" mean, and what are the trade-offs for buying a property in a place that's higher up on the cost of living scale?
The cost of living varies a great deal across the UK, and is usually defined as the cost of essentials such as housing, food, and transport in an area.