Surrey is renowned for inspiring some of England's most influential writers such as Jane Austen where Box Hill provided the setting for the picnic in Emma, and even Arthur Conan Doyle the creator of world famous Sherlock Holmes resided in Hindhead for 10 years. From that alone you can tell just how awe inspiring Surrey is to call home.

But it’s not just being pretty that makes Surrey a great place to relocate to; Guildford is close to the A3 which links London and Portsmouth and has two railway stations providing direct links to Waterloo. If travelling abroad floats your boat, there are also direct lines to Gatwick Airport via Dorking, Aldershot and Reading.

What can I do in Surrey?

For sports fans, you are certainly spoilt for choice with Surrey County Cricket Club and Surrey United Basketball team, plus the county hosts its own Sports Awards each year. Not just those, it’s also home to the well renowned Harlequins rugby team.

Spanning more than a quarter of the county, The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a grand place to escape to on a weekend for long walks and taking in a tour of Denbies Wine Estate; England’s largest vineyard and situated amongst the North Downs.

On the subject of outstanding beauty, it’s easy to spot the influence of the Arts and Crafts era wherever you are in Surrey. One of the most prolific homes of its time, Goddards, in Abinger Hammer is well worth a visit.

Thorpe Park is also in Surrey for all of you thrill seekers! Will you allow yourself to give into the psychological manipulation of the Derren Brown's Ghost Train? Or test your need for speed on some of the highest, fastest, steepest rides in the country?

According to Rightmove, the average house price of properties sold in Guildford over the last year were just over £575,000, an increase of 3% in comparison to the previous year.

Of those properties sold in the past year, the majority were semi-detached at an average price of £520,000. Detached properties sold for an average of £950,00, and flats have an average cost of £310,000.

When it comes to renting properties in Surrey, the average cost is £500 per week so a total of £2,000 per month. This is greatly dependent on the size of the property you pick to live in and the area also. There are plenty of properties available for around £1,000 to £1,500 a month if you’re looking for something more affordable.

What can I do in Camberley?

Close to the borders of Hampshire and Berkshire, Camberley is in the ideal place to move to, In fact, in 2020, Camberley was labelled as ‘the Surrey town to move to’, but what is there to do there?

For families, there are plenty of activities including Gravity Force Trampoline Park, the Arena Leisure Centre, and Camberley Theatre. There’s also the Surrey Heath Museum; a local museum telling the stories of the area's past.

For the adults, why not try the brews from the Ascot Brewing Company or venture to one of the many pubs or restaurants? Or for something a little more relaxing, head to the Camberley Heath Golf Club.

What is it like to live in Guildford?

Guildford provides the perfect balance between rural and city life with great links into London for those that are looking to commute but wish to escape the countryside for an evening and the weekend.

Not only is there copious green spaces for everyone to enjoy, there are restaurants covering everything from Caribbean to Greek, Indian to Italian and all cuisines in between. If you’re partial to a drink or two before (or even after) dinner then there are many traditional pubs to make yourself acquainted with.

Of a weekend, you can enjoy a wine tasting or vineyard tour at Albury Vineyard near Guildford; it's a great way to find out about small family-owned organic vineyards.