carmensm8

Hi there!!! Well if it is any consolation, we have been renting for 6 years within the Whitby area and so far cannot afford a decent house in Whitby within a desirable location. Admittedly, our budget does not stretch as far as yours, but I can honestly say the the house prices have not really dropped all that much over the last 6 years and if we really are at the botton of the recession pit and house prices are set to rise - then there can't be all that much to lose! We have decided that we are fed up of renting (it seems common in whitby to rent - especially in the lovely vilages just surrounding whitby!! Perhaps because few can really afford to buy! ) so we are now having to look at buying a house in Redcar/Cleveland areas - for a similar house price, you can get a much larger property and admittedly whilst I accept you don't always get the moors views - to be fair, Whitby is fairly overcrowded anyway - so tranquility and getting away from the tourism costs a packet otherwise! As a surveyor, I am certain you are in the best position to negotiate a good deal on whatever house you decide to go for - just be quick as Whitby remains ever popular - especially with second-home owners!!!! Good luck in your search - I am sure you will make the right decision