Come on Kavi, every time someone comes on here suggesting they are considering a move to Shetland, your "negativity" stands out considerably. You just need to read past posts on the subject. I'm all for giving a non "rose tinted" view, but let's not run the place into the ground. Everyone's experience may be different, so I'm just trying to give my opinion. It may not be the same as yours. I don't wear rose tinted glasses, but I've always been a glass half full person. The OP clearly stated they were looking to buy a property, so your reference to housing is irrelevant to the issue. Of course non of these issues exist outside Shetland, do they?