NSW, August 20, 2018: Acreage living has gained immense popularity throughout Australia as more and more people are deciding to live in acreage homes due to the privacy, freedom and space of these homes. Moreover, with the increasing cost of living in cities, acreage homes seem more appealing than ever. However, building an acreage home is a complicated process as there are several things to consider that you may not need to think about living in a city or town. Moreover, acreage home builders are different from production builders.

Before you choose an acreage home builder to build your dream home, it is recommended to consider the following factors:

• Location

Determining the right location is a significant factor for an acreage home. When selecting an acreage site, you need to make sure that it is easily accessible by roads or highways. If the land is located in a suburb, it needs to be accessible to the internal subdivision roads. It is always better if the site is located close to schools, universities or offices.

• Utilities

Acreage living comes with some additional costs due to the utility connections that are generally not included. Now, whether you choose a single storey or two storey building design, make sure that you also consider the availability of services.

• Power

If your acreage site is serviced with electricity, there are still some additional costs involved to connect the power to your new home. You may need to bear the cost of connecting the cable to your home as well as install a transformer. Here, the cost can vary depending on the distance how far the land is from the mainline.

• Water Supply

Another important consideration for an acreage home is the excellent source of water. If it is possible to hook onto city water supply, you will be fortunate enough to get the most reliable source of quality water.

• Zoning and Bylaws

Different locations and municipalities have different rules and regulations on what you should do and cannot do on an acreage site. Most acreage home builders are also aware of these bylaws so that they can guide you how to build your acreage home following the rules and restrictions.