PricePinner
Many players score lower on homes in the countryside than on flats in the city. There are good reasons for that.
Fewer comparable sales
In a city, many similar flats sell on the same street every year. In the countryside, the nearest similar sale may be far away and long ago.
Bigger differences between homes
A house in the countryside can have a big plot, a lake view, a barn or a guest house. Two houses with the same living area can be very different.
Condition matters more
Many country houses are older. The need for renovation can change the price a lot.
How to get better
- Use the land: a big plot and water nearby add value.
- Look at the distance to the nearest town and to a train station.
- Play several homes in the same region before you judge yourself.
Do not give up
Countryside homes are where you can learn the most. When you get good at them, you understand what really drives prices outside the cities.