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When buying a new place you have a whirlwind of things rushing through your mind. Perhaps you are one of those super organised people who has a list of priorities for their home. Or maybe you are just one of those people that goes more on the feeling that you get the moment you walk through the door. Whether it’s a list or an emotion, you know what you want, right? Not necessarily. You see many homeowners would agree that once you get in what was supposed to be the ideal home you find flaws, or you find out that something isn’t what you would have liked it to be.
Sure there are deal breakers, but wouldn’t it be nice to own a home you are completely happy with for that stage of your life? With that in mind, here are some of the things to think about when buying a new place.
Is The Outside Space Functional?
You may be wondering why outside space is a thing people forget, because it tends to be a real biggie for some people. However, there is a difference between having access to outside space and having functional outside space. The functional bit tends to mean an area outside that can be used for other things. Perhaps space for a shed where garden furniture and tools can be stored. A place to sit, yes, but can you socialise with more than two people in the garden? If you have children is the outside space durable for kids? The functionalities go a miss as you just tend to tick the box that outside space is there. Next time, pay close attention to what you can and can’t do in the properties offering.
What Are The Storage Options?
Storage is often an area that is overlooked when buying a new place. However, there are some valid questions that you should be asking yourself when potentially buying a new place. Where will you store an ironing board? Where will the christmas decorations live for 11 months of the year? Can you put your suitcases anywhere for when you are not on holiday? Sometimes it might be that the ideal property doesn’t have this option, and so you may need to consider that extra storage might be important such as self-storage options. We can often forget to think about these things and look at a property on face value, but actually, it needs to suit your needs on a more normal level day to day as well.
What Is The Lifespan Of This Property?
Finally, you may have fallen in love with the decor of one place, perhaps the area is absolutely spot on, but what about the lifespan of that property? How long can you live there before your life moves on and you need to think about moving once more? Moving may not be an issue, but it’s good to know to help you plan whether a house move is part of the equation if you suddenly want to start a family, move in with a partner, or suddenly need to work in a different part of town. It may certainly not be the deal breaker, but it is definitely worth your consideration.
Let’s hope that these little after thoughts help you to make a solid decision on your next property purchase.
