We’ve designed a checklist of considerations worth exploring while you weigh the benefits of relocating to a smaller community: it covers all the factors the Right Sizing writers strive to include when researching every issue.
- What’s your budget?
- Larger homes or smaller condo?
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms?
- New homes or older homes?
- Build or buy an existing home?
- How far do you want to be from a city centre?
- Is commuting still an option
- Long term investment, rental income or recreational
- Remote, urban or waterfront
- Proximity to sports activities
- Proximity to community centres and festivals
- Proximity to hospitals
- Proximity to schools – universities
- What kind of jobs are available?
- Should you start you own business?
- Proximity to restaurants, pubs, café’s or wineries
- How much rain, snow or heat can you handle?
- Size of town
- Environmental options for building and or local food
- Accessibility for family and friends
- Ways of making new friends
- Are you wanting a garage, pool, view etc?
- How much do you need to put in your jeans to make a move worth while?
- Vancouver and Calgary… is it priceless? Or is there a place and price that’s worth the move?