Bright lights, big city! If you’re looking for a new home to support an active and rich way of life, the chances are that urban developments are “calling your name”. There’s a lot to be said for buying property at the heart of a city, or at the very least in a fast-emerging suburb. Everything you need for modern living will be within easy reach.
Let’s look in more detail at just four of the many advantages of investing in city centre properties.
Work, rest and play
These days, we all pack our days with as much as possible and work hard to maintain a good standard of living. Why add to our time burden with long commutes and extra inconvenience?
City living means having your work, leisure opportunities and home all nicely packaged up. You don’t have to travel far to get from one to the other. In fact, you can probably easily walk to your local coffee shop, park or even your workplace.
Even if you are further afield than that from your place of employment, chances are your city home makes commuting to and from work easier, with good roads and public transport links readily available. (Try finding a bus in rural villages these days!)
The time you save by not being stuck on motorways and train tracks each day can be used to enjoy your city life to the fullest!
Plenty of choice
Living in a city centre development also opens up a larger list of opportunities. Not only will there be a bigger range of housing developments to select from, you will also have a myriad of entertainment, retail, culture and leisure venues located close to your new home. Out of work hours can be packed with as much fun and relaxation as you desire.
City living also means you can make new friends, meet up with existing ones and network for your business with greater ease. There is certainly no excuse to be lonely with so many opportunities to socialise in city environments. A nice meal out with friends, then a trip to the theatre? A shopping expedition to keep the teenage kids occupied? It is all far more of reality with a city-centre home.
Something for the family
In fact, the choices made available by city living extend to making your children’s lives better in many ways. Urban developments tend to be near the best schools and colleges (as well as on the best commuter routes).
City centre homes also tend to be handy for GP surgeries, dentists and hospitals, as well as sports and hobby groups. Childcare arrangements can also be far less stressful when your city home puts you close to an array of nurseries, childminders and holiday clubs. Everything your family could possibly need during the year is either on your doorstep or extremely close by.
Sound investment
Modern city living clearly has much to commend it. Which is why so many people are looking for urban property to buy. The constant demand for good quality housing in city centres is probably the best reason to buy urban homes.
Property prices are on the rise in and around cities, and there are usually people queuing to buy homes near to schools and favoured commuter routes. This means if you opt for an urban lifestyle, the investment you make in a city-based home is sure to bring you a good return when you decide to sell it.
