Hey Kristopher
Don't be put off, England has a lot to offer, however you need to choose your area carefully. The further north of the country the cheaper housing gets, I live in Lincolnshire (east midlands to east coast area) which can get very wet but not as bad as the west side. We don't get much snow as it tends to spill over the pennine hills when coming in from the west. Housing is still relatively cheap here, you can get a good detached 4-bed for under ?250,000 in most parts of the county. Lincoln City is beautiful, not too large and relatively trouble free. I have lived in New Zealand which is a beautiful country can be wet++ and too quiet a lifestyle for me!
Many Thanks