Things you should consider before relocating to a particular area

Heartstrings

Active member
We tend to move from one place to another at some point in our lives, where we are relocating to should be seriously considered,will business brings more profit there? Will there be comfortability in that area? Also be security conscious.

We don't just jump into a place we know Less to nothing about. Our safety should be our priority.

Types of business that are common there should be our into consideration,you can introduce a good business and see how it goes.
Also consider how frequent is their electricity and water,so that you won't end up using all your savings for what you should have been able to prevent.

Are those neighbors a good people? Will they add value to your life? It should also be considered. When I was much younger,we relocated to a new area,the house was beautiful but we ended up relocating to another area after few months,no much sources of water and the cost of living was so expensive.
 

Augusta

VIP Contributor
You have hit the nail on the head these are essential things that one should take into consideration before relocating to a new area. I'm writing this from personal experience and I know very well that's the point you have outlined are the main points that should be taken into consideration.

when relocating to an area, the first thing one should look out for is the level of light situations in the areas leaving where there is light to area of no light can make one's regret a lot because a lot of things you cannot do without lights then it is also good to find out about the type of people that you will be living with and I believe this is another important area you don't need a beautiful and big house if you are living with troublesome tenants you will never have peace and you so regret why you left your location in the first place.
 

Sotherefore

VIP Contributor
There are situations that really makes people to relocate to a new environment , one of the main reason is because they may be interested to start up a business in that environment . If that is not the case then they are interested to move to a new location to start a new beginning and possibly get employment..

Most people that are interested to move to a new location to start up a business should put so many things into consideration just like the original poster has said. The type of business established in such a location is very important to you because this will also help you know the type of business that you should venture into to make profit.

Personally I will carry Our research and put every possible things I know into consideration that will help me determine a good location for my business. These may not be an easy thing to do.
 

niche

Verified member
Yes water supply is a major problem in some areas, sometimes powerful politicians get the water supply cut from some homes, and in other cases, the water supply is only available for a few hours daily. It is also important to check the neighbors, their character, education level and morals before purchasing a house. In some places, high status well connected people, are extremely greedy and ruthless in stealing the money, house, resume, of anyone they can find, and some neighbors are also targeted.
 

Shaf

Verified member
If it is necessary to relocate, one if the first things I would watch out for is the people there. Understanding their beliefs, culture and lifestyle would help you fit in easily. You also do not want a situation where you have to give up something very important to you just so that you fit in.

Another thing I would consider is the presence of social amenities. Life is easier when there is sufficient electric supply, water supply and good roads. You also want to be close to market where you can easily get things you need, a hospital, and if you have kids, a good school.

If you are considering starting a business there, you have to carry out adequate research about how profitable it will be. The best thing is to wait till you are there for while. Study the people, what they like and their problems, then find a way to be the help they need.
 

Kennysplash

Verified member
It is very important that you consider your business first before you relocate to a particular area. Your business is your source of livelihood, so you should not cloud that with other frivolities like cool environment and other non essentials. Take your time to determine whether this will be a good decision for you or not. When you analyse that right from the start before you even make that decision it will go a long way in helping you make the right choice. And when making an important decision like this, you should not rush. Take your time and think it through well, because it is going to determine how the next phase of your life will be like.
 

Holicent

VIP Contributor
When you're moving to a new area, there are a few things you should consider.
Location: Location is one of the most important factors in relocating. Where will you live? How far away from work and family? What kind of commute will you have? These are all important questions to ask yourself before making your big decision.

Weather: Weather can also be an issue when moving to a new area. If moving to an area where there is no snow or cold weather, this can be a real bonus. But if it's warm year round and sunny every day, that might not be ideal for you or your family.

Housing: What housing options do exist in the area where you want to move? Are they affordable? Do they come with good schools nearby? Do they provide access to public transportation so that you don't have to rely on driving everywhere? These are all important questions to ask yourself before making your final decision on where and how much house payment costs in any given area."
 

saoussen5765

Valued Contributor
When you're moving to a new area, there are a few things you should consider.
Location: Location is one of the most important factors in relocating. Where will you live? How far away from work and family? What kind of commute will you have? These are all important questions to ask yourself before making your big decision.

Weather: Weather can also be an issue when moving to a new area. If moving to an area where there is no snow or cold weather, this can be a real bonus. But if it's warm year round and sunny every day, that might not be ideal for you or your family.

Housing: What housing options do exist in the area where you want to move? Are they affordable? Do they come with good schools nearby? Do they provide access to public transportation so that you don't have to rely on driving everywhere? These are all important questions to ask yourself before making your final decision on where and how much house payment costs in any given area."
Sometimes people decide to rent little far from centerville due to the rental cost so he calculate even by getting public transportation he will spend much lower than someone how rent near to centerville 2 meters far from work place as example.
 

Fufi

New member
If it is necessary to relocate, one if the first things I would watch out for is national culture. it may cause you can not accept some rules ordinary to this place
 

Yusra3

VIP Contributor
Before you pack up and move, there are a few things you should consider.

First, how long will it take to get established? You want to make sure that you aren't rushing into an area just because it's close by or has a lot of jobs available. Also, consider whether or not the area is known for its culture or if it's going to be hard to fit in.

Second, what kind of job prospects do you have? Are you looking for something specific like sales or marketing? Or are you just open-minded about what kind of work might be available? Having this information will help you decide if moving somewhere is right for you.

Third, what's the cost of living in the area? This could be very important when deciding if moving is worth it or not! It's also important to note that a higher cost of living can mean fewer opportunities because there are more people who are working full-time jobs on their own rather than being able to take advantage of new opportunities by working remotely (like freelancing).
 

Etini

Valued Contributor
Before I relocate to a new area, there are certain things that I place as priority concerns before moving to that area. First among them is the security situation of that place. No one wants to stay in a place where he/ she generally feels unsafe and threatened. I find that out by saying people what they know about the situation of security in that area.

Next on my priority list is the electricity situation in that area. I live in Nigeria where power is not abundantly available. However, some locations have more electricity supply than others. As an online person, I must find this out.

Next is the liveliness of that location. I'd it a place where one can easily find utility businesses such as provision shoos, barging saloons, and laundry shops. It is important so you know that you won't have to stretch and stress to get basic services.
 

Ithedicious

Valued Contributor
Security is always my major concern when relocating to another location because that is the most important thing . If the security of the location is not in good condition then I will consider packing out and get a suitable location with high security.
It's not Worth the stress for you to risk your life to relocate to a location in which your life is not safe most especially in some African countries in which there is higher rate of terrorism and other criminal activities.

A lot of people may also choose to consider the cost of living when trying to choose a particular location for themselves . Well in as much as this is also very important, but we need to understand that almost all location will always have a high cost of living most specially if you are living toward the Urban settlement . My neighbors could also be considered as you said.
 

btaliat

VIP Contributor
It is important to take note of the infrastructure that are cited in the area where we want to have our real estate or where are relocating to. The presence of infrastructure will surely make our living in that place very comfortable.

Also, we need to consider how far the place is to our place of work. This will ensure that we save some money that we would have been spending on transportation. This is so important.

The cost of living in the new area should be greatly considered as well. We should not relocate to where we we can't not cope with the standard of living.
 
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