First-Time Homebuyers: Four (4) Reasons Why You Should Build A House In A Rural Area

Purchasing a house requires a lot of consideration and planning. As it is one of the biggest decisions you can make in your lifetime, it can very well affect the way you live your life in the future and the manner in which you manage your finances. Needless to say, it is best to be prepared especially if you are an aspiring first-time homebuyer.

Why Should You Build A House In A Rural Area

One of the things to think about in homeownership is the location of your residence. You can either choose to live in the city where the center of activities usually takes place or somewhere in the country where peace and tranquility is much more guaranteed.

Here are the top reasons why you should have a Philippine property in a rural area.

1.       It’s quiet. 

·        Noise. You will not be bothered by your surroundings ranging from cars going by or horns being honked to close neighbors playing loud music or children shouting in the streets while on play.

·        Distraction. You can focus on what you need to do especially if your work requires solitude – i.e. if you write, draw or paint for a living.

·        Privacy. Since your premises are larger and your neighbors are sometimes quite far from your place, you can relax and enjoy private moments in the front yard or garden anytime you want. 

2.       Life is simple.

·        Nature. You are in paradise. You can appreciate nature simply by looking out to your window. You can breathe fresh air as soon as you walk out of your door.

·        Schedules, Demands and Stress. You can take everything in a stride without worrying about deadlines and rush hour traffic or keeping up with a fast-paced environment in which you are required to earn five-figure salary just so you can live comfortably. You can be more optimistic about the future. You will have the opportunity to explore what really matters to you.

3.       It is less congested.

·        Population. You can easily recognize the people around you as you are bound to meet them regularly in the market or local store.

·        Crime rates. Unlike in the metro where strangers come and go all the time, it is certainly safer to live here as people instantly know who’s new in town. 

4.       It’s cheaper.

·        Cost of Homeownership. Compared to the urban homes in the Philippines, rural ones offer lands and houses at a lower price.

·        Cost of Living. From food to water and electrical bills, everything is less expensive.