It’s Cheap
In most major cities nearly every real
estate agents will report that there is an
exodus afoot, as growing numbers of
homeowner’s cash in on their sky-high
urban dwellings for more often than not a
larger, more substantial rural retreat.
Most are trading shoebox-sized flats or
tiny terraces with postage-stamp lawns
for substantial family homes with bigger
gardens and, hopefully, a better quality of
life. Some are even managing to reduce
their mortgage at the same time, too.
At the end of 2014 Property Company
Hamptons
International
issued
research showing that Londoners have
bought 44,000 properties worth a total
of £15bn outside the capital – the highest
level in terms of both volume and value
since 2007.
Space and Nature
City dwellers chronically lack open spaces
and children play computer games with
less outdoor play. But in the country you
could play with a ball, learn to ride a bicycle
or simply have some fun outdoors. In the
country, children have as much space as
they want and do not have to share it with
tens of other children, like that of most city
parks and playgrounds.
Privacy and Tranquillity
Cities and towns are packed with people
and it is virtually impossible to step outside
without being seen by or see other people.
At the same time, most cities especially
the large ones never sleep. And to be able
to get some peace, most city dwellers
drive as far from their homes as possible.
In the country, people have no problems
with privacy or constant noise from the
traffic. You do not have to see anyone if
you do not want to and often do not hear
a car driving by for the entire day.
Low Crime Rate
and Community
Life in the country is much safer than in
the city when it comes to crime which is
virtually non-existent in the countryside.
People are also friendlier and you don’t
feel the need to get suspicious when
people are nice to you. In the country
people say hello and “how are you” and
generally mean it. You go to the grocery
store and have a decent chance of seeing
at least someone you know. Your doctor
actually calls you back the same day you
call with a concern. People don’t size you
up constantly based upon your job, social
status or income.
Feeling Closer to Nature
In the country, you are woken up by
the singing of the birds rather than by
the noise from the traffic. Homes in the
countryside are surrounded by nature
which has a soothing effect on both the
mind and the body.
In the country, you do not have to leave
your home to feel closer to nature because
here, the nature comes to you and it is
quite common to see wildlife such as birds,
butterflies, hedgehogs, foxes, rabbits and
even deer from your backyard, it also offer
you the ability to produce your own food.
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