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Relocating Back to the UK from the Middle East: What to Expect After a Decade Or More Away What may have begun as a short professional adventure in the Middle East can easily turn into ten years, or more, of warm winters, tax-free salaries, and a close-knit expat community. But for many British families, there comes a point when the pull of home becomes stronger: access to a British education without resorting to boarding school, spending more time with extended family, and o

Why We Chose to Work with a Buying Agent At Otters Home Search , we often hear the same frustrations and challenges from our clients before they come to us. They’ve spent months scrolling through Rightmove, juggling demanding jobs, managing family life, all while trying to make sense of Bath’s fast-moving property market. Every client’s situation is unique, but their reasons for engaging a buying agent are remarkably familiar. Below, one of our recent clients shares their sto

Corsham on the Big Screen Again Aidan Turner 'Declan' and Bella Maclean 'Taggie' and crew Corsham has long been a favourite among location scouts: its honey-coloured stone buildings, historic streetscapes and atmospheric character made it a natural fit for Poldark , where it stood in for 18th-century Truro. Now, as filming begins for the next series of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals , Corsham is once again transformed with retro storefronts, classic cars, (and the shoulder pads and bi

As the leaves turn golden and Bath’s crescents glow in the softer autumn light, we find ourselves in that familiar October rhythm - a...

If you’re thinking about moving to Bath or the surrounding area, you might have already dipped into Rightmove, toured a few estate...

Otters Home Search Now Helping Clients with Property Rentals At Otters Home Search, our mission has always been to make moving to Bath...

The property market in Bath and the surrounding area is experiencing a period of adjustment . After several years of sustained growth, we...

Relocating to the South West, is often about more than just finding a house; it’s about securing a better lifestyle, with great schools,...

Bath Abbey Starting Fresh in the City—with Cultural Life on the Doorstep When Jonathan and Louisa decided to downsize from their...

Wiltshire Countryside A Fresh Start in the West Country Martin and Bella, along with their two daughters, had recently moved from Surrey...

Bath Rooftops and Green Spaces A Confident Move to Bath—Just in Time for School In the picturesque city of Bath, finding the right family...

Near Castle Combe, Wiltshire - 20 minutes drive form Bath For many Londoners, the pull to the West Country starts as a whisper: a...

If you're downsizing from a larger family home—perhaps in the surrounding countryside or a quieter part of Bath—the appeal of a central,...

If you're planning a move from London to the beautiful city of Bath or its surrounding countryside, you're likely thinking about good...

If you’ve been considering a move from London to Bath or are returning to the UK after working abroad, the latest drop in the Bank of England’s base rate could be the signal you’ve been waiting for. Not only has affordability improved, but more importantly, buyer sentiment has shifted — decisively. And if you're wondering "is Bath a good place to buy property?", the answer has rarely looked more encouraging.

By Francesca Watson, Co-Founder of Otters Home Search When people hear that I used a buying agent for my own home search, they’re often...

By Abbie Long, Co-Founder of Otters Home Search As a home search consultant, I spend my professional life helping families figure out not...

Explaining the difference between house hunting and home finding and why a Buying Agent is your best ally.

Bathwick Hill, Bath When it comes to buying a home in the picturesque city of Bath, navigating the competitive property market can be...

As we step into 2025, the UK housing market and mortgage landscape are on many people's minds. The fluctuations in interest rates over...