Thinking of Building Your Dream Acreage Home?
As our coastal fringes get busier, more and more people are choosing to enjoy life in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Buying rural/acreage property can be a great investment that can come with unique challenges. Even expert property investors make mistakes with their first rural property, purely because they are unaware of the unique risks of purchasing a property in a rural area.
Know the risks
If you’re aware of the hidden risks of rural properties, you can avoid them.
These risks can be things that wouldn’t cross your mind when considering suburban or inner-city properties but can make all the difference when looking at acreage property.
Some potential risks can include:
Chemical contamination of land and/or water
Livestock diseases that may be present in an area
Plant diseases and pests may be an issue
Land usage rights can affect what you can use your property for or what outside parties can do on your property
You may be required by law to control noxious weeds, animals and/or insects
Drought may make water sources dry up or create severe bushfire danger
Uncovering potential acreage pitfalls can be challenging as vendors may not be required by law to disclose them. You can find out more by contacting the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).
When looking for your perfect acreage property, we’d recommend working with professionals. Find a real estate agent who specialises in rural properties in your area. They should be able to guide you through the process with ease.
We work closely with Sheldon Busch and the team at Sunshine Coast Land Sales. Their knowledge and expertise has proven invaluable for our clients on multiple occasions.
Rewards of buying rural properties
If you have assessed the risks and chosen to proceed, you can reap the rewards through buying a rural property. Imagine spending your weekends with your family in your very own private oasis - in a custom home that you've designed and built to match your dreams.
Our acreage projects include:
Durham Place (coming soon)
We'd love to help turn your dreams into reality.