Decisions To Make Before Building On the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is located in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Whether you’re putting down roots, retiring, or looking to build your forever home, the Sunshine Coast is high on our list of top places to live.
However, there are significant decisions to be made before beginning the building process. At Lincoln Construction, you’ll find an experienced team of individuals who are committed to bringing your vision of your dream home to life.
Before we do that, here are the top four decisions to make before building on the Sunshine Coast– and questions we recommend our clients ask themselves before committing!
How Much Relocating Are You Doing?
When you’re looking to build, there are three components to consider:
Are you relocating from off-coast?
Are you moving locations within the coast?
Are you staying within your existing neighbourhood?
If you answered ‘yes’ to either of the first two questions, it's a good idea to research the Sunshine Coast area… or ask us our expert opinion on where to build!
If you’re staying within your existing neighbourhood, two things to think about are how well you know the area and have you spent time touring to see the different suburbs and neighbourhoods?
These five places are our top picks to buy or build on the Sunshine Coast. Have a look and then visit them for yourself to see if you think any of these would be a good fit for you.
What is Your Lifestyle Like?
Another significant decision about building is to think about your lifestyle. Do you work from home or commute to a larger centre? Are you retiring or planning to retire? What are you wanting to be close to? Do you want to be close to:
The beach?
The forest?
The shops?
If you’re more of a city person and answered that you want to be close to a more metropolitan epicenter, consider a location close to the shops in lower Gibsons or downtown Sechelt (or a neighborhood with quick access to the ferry for an easy cruise to Vancouver!)
However, if you’re looking to be close to the beach and the forest, you’ve come to the right place. Find out more about building a custom home that is closely connected to nature.
What Are Your Thoughts On Ferries?
On the Sunshine Coast, the ferry is our highway, and if you are relocating here or already live around the area, you know that the ferry is your highway too. However, like most things, a ferry ride can be a blessing on some days and a stressful challenge on others.
A lovely early morning sailing with a cup of coffee as you watch the day begin on your commute to work is a blessing, but challenges like overloads, behind schedule, and cancellations due to turbulent weather should be factored in as potential risks if you need to consistently commute to the mainland for work.
In fact, many homeowners’ decisions about living on the Sunshine Coast revolve around the ferries. Why? Well, if you’re comfortable with the idea that the Sunshine Coast is a more remote location (which has major perks!) that relies on ferry transport, then the coast may be a good fit. Keep in mind that there are also frequent flights from Sechelt to both Vancouver and Vancouver Island should you want to skip the ferry line ups!
What Do You Enjoy for Leisure Activities?
The final decision of today’s article is, what do you enjoy for leisure activities? The Sunshine Coast is an unbeatable place to build if you enjoy being outdoors. Beaches, forest and quaint shops are just a few of the options to be found here. For the more adventurous, a renowned downhill bike park, cross-country trails, and winter snowshoeing are also highly enjoyed by locals and tourists!
If you are passionate about being out on the water or spending the day hiking, you should know that we offer a remote building service for those looking to exchange the hustle and bustle of city life for the tranquility that comes with living remotely amidst nature.
Lincoln Construction is Here to Help You Decide
Now that you know the top decisions to make before building on the Sunshine Coast, it’s time to take the leap.
Contact Lincoln Construction today. We’re here to help make the choice for you!