London leaver heaven: three commuter hotspots for 2024

Whether they were driven out by high house prices or tempted away by the promise of a fresh start and a new way of life, tens of thousands of Londoners said goodbye to the capital last year. Together they bought almost 33,000 homes beyond the boroughs in the first six months of 2023 according to research from estate agent Hamptons.

Sure, many boomerang Londoners are returning to the capital but on the other hand, it means that prices are dropping in the commuter hot spots.

If you are still tempted to leave in 2024 the good news is that WFH means that you are more spoiled for choice in terms of location than ever before, whether you don’t want to give up on city life, still need quick access to the office, or are looking for a complete change of pace.

To help narrow down your options, these are Homes & Property's tips on the hotspots you need to consider.

Birmingham

Britain’s second city is stepping out of the shadows. The Commonwealth Games, and while Manchester and Leeds are missing out, work on the new high speed rail link to London is ongoing.