Hi Fiona59 Thanks for your response but it has now worried us. Would you be able to find from your friend/family where the better areas and schools are taking into consideration that I will be using public transport. Also, the house prices increase as you move away from Surrey, where are the more affordable but nice, family areas. Our limit to buy would be about $325,000 to buy but I don't know how to find out about rental properties over there. Your help will be greatly appreciated as because we have 4 young children, it is a huge decision to make. Thanks, Chris