subject: The Joys of Owning Your Own Home [print this page] The Joys of Owning Your Own Home The Joys of Owning Your Own Home
These days, many people choose to rent rather than investing in a home. Financial reasons are often a big part of this, but with house pricesat very low levels, it's worth consideringbuying a home. Here's a look at a few of the nice things about owning a house. Homes are a wonderful way to get settled in a particular place. Letting is quite unsettling as it forces you to constantly move from one place to another, never getting fully comfortableanywhere. If you own your house that's no problem as you can, obviously, stay as long as you like. This means you don't always have to be planning your next move and can relax and settle into where you are. Owning your own flat also means you can decorate how you wish. We've all had landlords who've prohibited putting anything on the wall. This is understandable, but prevents you from making anywhere truly your own. Don't like the paint in your room? Changing it is a luxury only if you own the place. The same is true for furniture: there's no point investing in your dream sofa if you can only put it into a rented house; who knows if you'll be able to fit it into your new flat two years from now? We've all had to live with annoying flatmates, but if you're the landlord there is no such thing. You'll be able to choose who lives in your flat, or even better, you can choose to have the whole place to yourself. This means no cleaning someone else's dirty dishes or suffering through their impromptu late night parties. So there are a few reasons why home ownership is a wonderful thing. Of course owning a home is a significant financial move, though it is one that will ultimately pay off in comfort and peace of mind; not to mention being a great investment!
