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10 Things First-Time Homebuyers Should Consider Before Buying Property Outside the City

It’s a trend strengthened by the pandemic in recent years: More and more people are exchanging the dream of owning prime real estate in the city. Instead, increasingly, buyers are buying property outside the city, in the suburbs, the countryside or in smaller towns. After all, when working from home anyway, why not opt for more space at a more affordable price? There’s also the appeal of going back to the land, growing your own food and maybe even raising a cow or a pony or some chickens.

However, buying in the country is not as straightforward as it seems. Different rules apply for rural property. So, here are 10 things first-time homebuyers should consider before buying property outside the city:



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