Is Living On An Acreage All It’s Cracked Up To Be?

Whether it’s city living or a country lifestyle, both scenarios can have their advantages and disadvantages. If you are thinking of buying your first rural property, let’s take a quick look at what just some of the pros and cons may be. The Good

• Peace and quiet is one of the obvious advantages if you don’t like the sounds of urban living
• There are no neighbors close by
• The night sky is both exhilarating and awe-inspiring
• There is plenty of open space and a great place for the kids to play
• No heavy traffic or long and frustrating commutes to work and back
• Enjoy nature and be at one with the local wildlife
• Life is not in a hurry and stress levels are reduced
• The air is clean and fresh and far healthier than city living
• There is plenty of room for your pets and beloved animals
• Rural prices are generally a lot more reasonable than buying property in town
• There is space for cars, boats, motorhomes and so on
• Live off the land and enjoy the benefits of eating your home-grown produce

• There is a lot of upkeep and maintenance on a rural property or farm
• Fast food outlets and restaurants are not conveniently located
• You will need to do more traveling for shopping, schools, entertainment and so on
• It can feel isolated at times being far from the nearest major town
• It’s not as convenient for friends to drop by
• You may find yourself working on your property every day and not taking time out to relax
• You’ll need to  spend money on purchasing and maintaining equipment
• You’ll spend more on fuel if you need to travel to town regularly
• The Internet can be slow and mobile phone reception sporadic