Melton Now that working from home has become the norm, more and more people are considering leaving their urban digs behind to enjoy the clean country air.
But if you’re about to uplift your entire life to head to a regional town there are some important things you should consider first.
- What services will be available?
If you move to a remote location then you might not have some of the basic infrastructure that you’ve become used to in the city.
In some places you might not have access to town water, meaning you need to rely on rainwater tanks or water deliveries. Even energy connections can be shaky in certain locations.
You should also look into internet and phone connections where you plan on moving to, particularly if you will be relying on these to work from home.
- Do you have time for maintenance?
Larger properties can be great, but they can be hard work too.
If you plan on buying a large acreage block to enjoy more space then you’ll want to ask yourself if you’re willing to take the time needed to maintain the property and stay on top of yard work.
- What are the local schools like?
If you have children, or plan to in the future, then the quality of local schools should be top of mind.
Research the schools in the local area and make sure you are happy with them before making a move, otherwise you might find yourself wanting to move again in the near future.
- Can you commute to the city if you need to?
While you may be able to work from home now, this may not always be the case.
It’s worth asking yourself what you would do if you needed to change jobs or commute into the office occasionally?
A lot of city-based companies have very flexible workplace arrangements at the moment but it is still possible that this will change in the future, so this is something to keep in mind before planning a major move.
- Do you know the local property market?
If you’ve been daydreaming about moving to a particular destination but haven’t spent much time there before, then it’s definitely worth trying before you buy.
Once you live somewhere for a little while you can get a better idea of the streets that are most desirable, or the types of property features to look out for.
While you might want to make a purchase right away, it’s probably wiser to try renting first to get a real feel for the area and work out what you want out of a property there.
