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Well I have a different story to tell. I recently had a couple of real estate agents value the 15 acre property I live on in East Gippsland and was shocked to discover that the asking price today would be at most the same as we paid ten years ago. We could not even rebuild the house we have on it for the suggested sale price!
Frankly I simply don't understand why more city dwellers don't consider moving to regional areas (especially those into astronomy). Clear dark skies, safe healthy environment for kids AND adults. No traffic, no noise, friendly people and community. Having lived in both the city and country it amazes me how much MORE community activity there is than in the city. Across the road some Melbourne people recently bought a small property and they are already remarking on how many more visitors they get than they ever had in the city and how their neighbours actually offer to help them.
We have better TV than in the city via satellite. And when the new NBN satellites are up and running we will also have good internet.
So much to gain and so little to lose.
Ian
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