City, sea or country: Where to build your dream home

What type of lifestyle are you seeking?

Different environments offer different types of lifestyles. If you enjoy regular outings for dining, drinks, arts and culture, or socialising, a build in the countryside might not be right for you. Likewise, a city build might not offer what you’re looking for if you crave a slower pace during your downtime and weekends.

Spend time thinking about how you spend your work week, as well as your evenings and weekends, to get a better idea of what type of environment would work best for you.

What are your daily needs?

This includes considering things like your daily commute and how long you’re prepared to spend on this. If you work from home, you’ll need to factor in family life, such as school pick-ups and drop-offs, social and family activities, and other convenience factors like a local shop, pharmacy, doctors, veterinarians or post office.

In addition to daily needs, it’s also worth considering things like the nearest hospital, fire department, or local police. While no one expects to run into emergencies, knowing where these things are and how long it might take to receive help can aid your decision on where to build.

What’s the future growth of the area?

If you’ve found your ideal lot but the above concerns you, consider the area’s future growth. In high-build areas, there are usually plans to create more infrastructure to support new communities, which often includes things like shops, doctors, and other lifestyle essentials.

Check out local council websites and speak with local builders to see what might already be approved or in the planning works.

What’s your budget?

Central city orcoastal locations can be more expensive as they tend to be in high demand., whereas more rural locations can be cheaper and offer more land for your money. Thinking about your current and future needs as a household can help you decide where might work best for you longer term.

For example, your budget might allow you to build a larger home with more land somewhere rural, if you’re prepared to sacrifice being closer to core amenities, compared to a smaller unit or apartment in a more central location where you might not have any land.

Where do you see yourself living ten years from now?

Most people build with a view to living in the property long term, so one question that can support your decision is where you see yourself ten or twenty years from now.

While a city location might suit your needs for the next two or three years, if you know you’ve got your heart set on a more rural lifestyle in the future than planning for that with a countryside build now could be the best option.

Wherever you decide, the IMSU team can help

At IMSU, we specialise in modern home facades and new builds, working all across Sydney, Inner West Sydney and the Northern Beaches. 

If you’re ready to build your dream home, we’re ready to help bring your vision to life.Get in touch with our friendly team today.