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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have postponed plans to relocate to the UK after reports the £7.5m Cotswolds property faces flood risks.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Pause Plans to Move to UK

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have postponed plans to relocate to the UK after reports the £7.5m Cotswolds property faces flood risks.

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February 26, 2026 at 3:17:59 PM

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February 26, 2026 at 3:17:59 PM

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly put on hold their plans to relocate to the United Kingdom after concerns emerged that the land they were considering purchasing could be at risk of flooding. Beyoncé na Jay-Z


According to reports, the couple had been exploring the construction of a new home in the Cotswolds, a rural area in southwest England. The property in question spans approximately 58 hectares and was valued at £7.5 million. Planning permission had already been granted for a seven-bedroom residence. Beyoncé na Jay-Z


Sources cited in the report said the potential move had generated excitement locally, with many residents welcoming the prospect of the global music stars settling in the area. However, concerns about the land’s susceptibility to flooding—particularly during periods of heavy rainfall—are said to have influenced the decision to suspend the project. Beyoncé na Jay-Z

Beyoncé, 44, and Jay-Z, 56, were believed to be considering the move with their three children: Blue Ivy, 14, and their eight-year-old twins. Beyoncé na Jay-Z


The Daily Mail reported that attempts to reach representatives of the couple for comment were unsuccessful. Beyoncé na Jay-Z


Previous reports had suggested the pair were evaluating a potential relocation to the UK following wildfires in Los Angeles. It was also reported that they visited the Cotswolds site by helicopter during one of Beyoncé’s performance stops in London. Beyoncé na Jay-Z


The property is located near other high-profile residents, including Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, as well as celebrities such as Simon Cowell and the Beckham family, according to The Oxford Mail. Beyoncé na Jay-Z


While the relocation plans have been paused, it remains unclear whether the couple will revisit the UK property market in the future. Beyoncé na Jay-Z


Source: InyaRwanda.com



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