Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns began, came the reports of city dwellers starting to move into the countryside. In Japan, the UK, France and Canada among others, residents are looking for spaces in the outskirts, choosing instead to spend time confined outside of major cities. So why are people choosing to do this? Is there any merit to this choice? Let’s find out.
1. Convenience
This is possibly the biggest question when choosing to go from city living to a place in the outskirts of town. How will I do my shopping? How will I get access to all my modern city living conveniences? The answer to these questions comes with the growth and acceptance of the many online shopping platforms. Think about it, when MCO started, where do you get the things you need? You can find almost anything on online shopping platforms these days and with shipping, it doesn’t matter where you live.
2. Space
Space is abundant in the countryside. A lower population density means you simply have more space, this is even more obvious when you choose to buy a piece of land and build your own home. If you are going to be stuck at home anyway why not do it in a larger space? This also means that social distancing can be easily maintained. How many of us in apartments have received notifications of cases in our buildings and were worried to even step out the door?
3. Cost
This is an obvious answer. Houses are cheaper in the outskirts. For the price of a mid-range condominium in major cities, you can very easily get a nice plot of land and build a sizeable home that fits your needs. Not to mention there are no monthly maintenance payments.
4. Peace of mind
We have all felt the rejuvenating effects of waking up to scenes of nature. Imagine being able to do this every day. Also, with fewer people in the vicinity, there is a lower chance of disease transmission.
As the pandemic in Malaysia shows no signs of slowing down, building your retreat on a piece of land near the many small towns in the country is starting to look attractive. With IBS construction, houses can be built a lot faster than conventional methods, so you will be ready when the next lockdown inevitably arrives. Contact us for more info about building your own home!