Sunfish, a couple practical aspects include:
1. ensure that there are no proposed urban or hobby farm developments near your dream block - which will then scream 'loss-of-amenity' even though you were there 1st
2. check with the electricity providor re any new proposed spur lines, and give them a detailed map of your block & strip regardless.
3. check with your proposed new neighbours re the planting of trees & hedges. Your 'adequate' length strip could soon have obstacles dead inline with your runway direction, and there's nothing you can do about it....except perhaps go STOL or rotary wing!
4. try for a reasonably level block which will give you flexibility in deciding operating direction and also whether L or R circuit is more friendly. Avoid situations where you have to make a straight in to avoid overflying noise sensitive locations - you'll remember, but your mates probably won't.
happy days,