Dreaming of rural living in Canterbury? It sounds great –
living in the country, away from the hustle and bustle of city
life. Peaceful, idyllic, plenty of room for horses, kids –
maybe even a few chickens or sheep or two.
Owning a lifestyle block can offer the perfect blend of space,
tranquillity, and freedom, away from the hustle and bustle of
Christchurch city life. There are plenty of advantages to buying a
lifestyle block – but there are also plenty of things to
think about before you make that life changing decision.
Here are the top 5 things you need to consider before buying a
lifestyle block:
1. Water Supply
In rural areas across Canterbury, many lifestyle blocks are not
connected to the council's water supply system. Instead, they
often rely on private water sources such as wells or water tanks.
There is increasing concern about water quality in the rural
environment, and you should think about how important water quality
is to you.
