| When buying land to build a house on, you need to first | | | | of land in the outback, even it you do love it there. You |
| look at your ideal location, but be sure it is truly ideal. If | | | | also need to look at other amenities such as doctors |
| you intend to stay there until the children are grown up, | | | | and dentists. Find out if the land has electricity, water |
| does it have good educational and sporting facilities | | | | and sewerage connected and how much it will cost, if |
| nearby? If you don't want your children to attend | | | | not. If there is no telephone, find out if there is mobile |
| boarding school, then it makes no sense to buy a block | | | | coverage in the area. |
| of land in the outback, even it you do love it there. | | | | Another thing that is important is the slope of the land. |
| Make a list of all the facilities that you need both now | | | | Steep means expense when building. It can also make |
| and in the future. Transport and proximity to the | | | | access awkward for construction machinery, as well |
| workplace may be important - only you can decide. If | | | | as yourself. What about flood zones? Being in a flood |
| you intend to stay there until the children are grown up, | | | | zone will increase your insurance at the least. You also |
| does it have good educational and sporting facilities | | | | need to check out building and zoning regulations - and |
| nearby? If you don't want your children to attend | | | | whether any trees can be removed. |
| boarding school, then it makes no sense to buy a block | | | | |