When it comes to buying a property, there are many things to take on board and it may be that you have misconceptions or ideas about a place even before you check it out. There has been a lot of criticism of Staines over the years, with the comic character of Ali G being at the forefront of the media backlash against the area.
Of course, reality is extremely different from TV shows and Staines on Thames represents an attractive location that provides a range of opportunities for any potential buyer.
Transport
You will find that Staines – upon -Thames is extremely well connected, which means that the area can serve tremendously well as a commuting hub. It is cornered by the M25 and the M3 and it is located extremely close to Heathrow. There are regular train services with two trains an hour to Reading, a journey which takes 47 minutes, two trains an hour to Windsor, a journey which takes 14 minutes and there are roughly four trains an hour to London Waterloo station, which is a journey which takes between 35 and 41 minutes.
Schooling
There is a good standard of schooling in Staines – upon -Thames
Many potential property owners are concerned about the local education standards and there are a number of good schools in Staines on Thames which have received praise from Ofsted. Our Lady of the Rosary RC and Hythe have both been classed as “good” primary schools by the watchdog while Magna Carta has been classed as a “good and improving” secondary school while Matthew Arnold has been signalled out for being a school that cares about paying attention to individual students. If you are looking to buy property in an area where there is a range of reliable schools, Staines on Thames is an area that offers a lot of benefits.
Shopping
A large part of the appeal in buying in an area like Staines – upon – Thames comes with the quaint shopping areas and there are a number of pleasing aspects of this ilk. The Old Town area, located around the church of St Mary’s, offers a number of delightful shopping opportunities and of course, the riverside area is particularly pleasing.
There is a broad range of properties on offer in the area and there are buying and rental opportunities in Staines – upon – Thames.
Value For Money
The old image of Staines, one that was boosted by the media, may have driven many people way from buying in the area, but the real-life Staines on Thames is quite removed from the image and identity that some people associate it with. This means that there is an opportunity to find value in a fantastic setting that may surprise many people.
Given the diversity of property available in Staines – upon – Thames, it makes sense to work with a local agent who will be able to point you in the direction of the most relevant areas for your needs and requirements.
Thinking of moving to Staines – upon – Thames please contact us we would love to help you on 01784 441818
