subject: 4 Things To Consider When Buying A New House [print this page] It is an understatement to say that buying a house is one of the most exciting events in anyones life. Everyone gets excited visiting new houses and imagining themselves moving in and enjoying whatever the house has to offer. After a while however, visiting houses with a real estate agent can become a tiring process and with the imminent need employee a furniture removal firm, you run the risk of making a quick decision without thinking everything through.
Thats why it is important to think about the house you want before you start looking. It takes a little bit of effort, but the time you spend planning will be more than repaid when you find the house of your dreams. Remember, making sure the house you choose ticks every box means that you have to have boxes to tick in the first place!
Lets take a look at the things you should consider when deciding whether or not the house you are considering is exactly right for you.
* Is it a good neighbourhood? Everyone has their own individual ideas when it comes to what makes up a great location. If you have young children, it might be important to look at the location of schools, parks and other recreational facilities. On the other hand, an older couple might find it more relevant to have easy access to health services and other community support facilities in the area. Write out a check list of essentials for your neighbourhood to guide you in your decision making process.
* Repairs and maintenance. You will probably obtain a building and pest inspection report on the house before you decide to buy at, but before that you should take a careful look around the house and make a note of every item that needs to be fixed. For example, make sure the stairs, window frames, door frames and all external timber panelling is in good condition. Having to repair these items can be expensive so, even if you like the house, you need to bear in mind the costs that might have to be incurred. Also, check the state of the roof and the plumbing by turning on every tap make sure they work and take note of any issues such as taps which are difficult to turn off or which have impeded flow.
* If possible, its a good idea to go to a couple of local shops all government facilities to get an idea of things that are happening in the neighbourhood and whether or not there is a strong sense of community identity. Although this might not be important to every buyer it will certainly give you a better feel for the neighbourhood.
* The floor plan. One of the most important considerations is being able to fit into your new house comfortably. For this reason make sure you list your minimum expectations in terms of floor space for every room of the house. Make sure theres enough room for the parties you want to throw and for the guests you want to impress!
Its great to anticipate the enjoyment of moving into a new house once the furniture removal van has pulled away.
