A remote rural New Zealand setting can allow for an idyllic lifestyle, but to make your dream a reality you’ll need to start thinking seriously about self-sufficiency.
Properties located a long way outside town centres are less likely to offer modern utilities. The further the properties are located away from telephone exchanges, the slower and less stable your internet connection is likely to be. You can easily check broadband and mobile coverage for your new area by getting in touch with internet service providers and phone companies like Vodafone, Spark and 2Degrees.
Tradesmen and help are further away when you live in remote areas, and you will need to be capable of doing more for yourself. The utilities you may need are listed below. Utilities featured first are more likely to be available than those listed later.
- Telephone services with broadband internet
- National grid electricity
- Mains water & sanitation
- Rubbish and recycling collection
- Mains gas supply
Ask a
First National real estate agent about the specifics of the location you wish to move into. Based on their local knowledge, and experience selling properties in the area, they’ll be able to outline the utilities typically available. This will help you to make an informed decision about whether or not you should consider living remotely.