I hope your search for a new home and subsequent move go smoothly, Bill.
Do bear in mind that 'South' begins at Watford (and I don't mean Watford Gap!).
I'm a little ahead of you in terms of moving, assuming that the short chain holds together. If things complete as hoped I'd get very wet indeed if I moved a further 3km southwards.
House hunting and moving is a stressful activity and I hope things go well for you and Susie.
Colin