3.01.2023

Challenges You May Have With A Country Home

 Are you thinking about buying a home out in the country? There are a lot of benefits to this type of investment or lifestyle choice. For instance, a home like this will provide you with more space. This is useful if you are thinking about growing your family. It can also be far less stressful overall. However, there are also challenges. Here are a few that you need to be aware of. 

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Security 


First, you need to think in terms of security. It’s fair to say that issues with break-ins and thefts are more common in country and rural areas. Why is this? Well, there are less people around to notice an issue with a break-in or criminal activity. Particularly, if your home is in an isolated location. To avoid an issue here, you might want to think about installing some additional safety features. Lighting is a great choice to deter criminals as it means that they won’t be able to hide in the shadows around your home. You can also set up CCTV systems. You just need to make sure that they are not recording anyone else’s property as this can lead to a legal dispute. 


Warmth


It is common knowledge that older homes were built to last, however, as they get older they can feel much colder. Older country homes tend to have many problems with retaining heat. In summer they are overly hot and in winter they can feel like you have moved to the arctic. When you put your heating on, it will simply escape through every crack or crevice in your home. Try upgrading your home with good quality insulation, this will give you some more warmth on cold, winter days. 

Water Woes 


Next, you should make sure that you are prepared for water issues with your country home. If your home is isolated from any built up areas, then it’s far more likely that you are not going to be connected to the mains. This isn’t an issue in itself. However, you do need to make sure that you are aware of the challenges that can come with a well water. You may also need to explore the right well water solutions to guarantee that you don’t have a problem with your water supply in the future.


Storms


Finally, if you have a country home then you need to be careful when storms are forecast to hit. Older country homes tend to have thatched roofs which can become damaged beyond repair when there is heavy rain and strong winds. Make sure you are always carrying out maintenance and checks on your home, before and after any storm. Another issue you can run into when there is a storm is drafts through your windows and doors. If you notice that you are always feeling the chill then it may be time for some new windows


We hope this helps you understand some of the key challenges that you could have with your country home as well as the right solutions that will be worth exploring sooner rather than later. 



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