| If you are looking for a house for sale in | | | | requirements and moving into a particular area |
| Christchurch, NZ there are several factors to | | | | can ensure your child/children have a better |
| consider. We've got some top tips for purchasing | | | | change of access to that school, but this often |
| property in Canterbury, NZ. | | | | means you pay more of a premium. For parents |
| 1. Even though it's a relatively small city, population | | | | of children who will attend a private school this |
| wise, Christchurch is full of open suburbs with | | | | may not be so much of an issue. The school |
| plenty of space and diversity that meets the | | | | culture is considered an important part of family |
| needs of a range of purchasers. You can select | | | | life in Canterbury. Selecting a school in some of |
| anything from a beach front property, to one in | | | | the outer suburbs often means your child can go |
| the Port Hills, a central city pad, or a large house | | | | to a smaller school, with a lovely family |
| in the suburbs. Each suburb of Christchurch has a | | | | atmosphere. |
| different feel, and it's important to find a part of it | | | | 4. Sporting and outdoor pursuits are another |
| that fits you and your personality as well as your | | | | factor. Most sports are within an easy driving |
| housing needs. | | | | distance, but being situated near a golf course, a |
| 2. Consider your garden needs. One thing | | | | surf beach, or near biking tracks can be of benefit |
| Canterbury residents love is their gardens. Some | | | | for the extra keen sports lover. |
| newer areas have covenants so that gardens are | | | | If you want a home that's got all of the benefits |
| kept to a specific standard. It's important to find a | | | | of city living, with an outdoors lifestyle at your |
| place that matches the exterior maintenance of | | | | door, then buying a home in the Lyttleton Harbour |
| your lifestyle. Cottage gardens can look gorgeous, | | | | and Bay areas can be a good option. The |
| but may take some dedication, whereas native | | | | properties in these areas offer an easy commute |
| grasses and shrubs can look clean and clear and | | | | to the central city if necessary, or you can work |
| be low maintenance. It all depends on your | | | | closer to home. |
| lifestyle. | | | | As you start looking for houses for sale in |
| 3. Schooling requirements are also an important | | | | Christchurch, NZ, be sure to consider these above |
| factor. Many of the popular schools have zoning | | | | buying tips as part of your house buying process. |