Too many choices when buying a home? 7 tips to simplify the process
Have you noticed how much space property advertisement occupies in a newspaper on any given day?They are choc-a-bloc with advertisements for buildings, villas and plots on almost all pages. It is great ofcourse, with the rising demand for housing in urban areas, but do you find the information too much to be of actual help to you?Do you feel confused?Then here you will find some useful tips to help you simplify the process.Before anything however you need to decide if the property is going to be for investment or staying. Once that is decided upon, it will be a much easier process.
1. Discuss with your family
Sit down with your family members and ask their views and what they require. Since they are going to spend the maximum time in it their opinion is very important. They might also give you important views on the type of property ideal for your family and location best suited to all the family members.
2. Choose the type of property suitable for you
The type of property is often dependent on the type or size of a family. For e.g. an urban nuclear family will be best accommodated in an apartment. On the other hand a joint family consisting of senior members would find it easier to live in a villa or house. The property can be further categorized as a villa in a gated community, or a customized house built on a plot of land.
3. Select a few locations
Once you have discussed with your family you will most probably have a few locations shortlisted. And since you already have an idea about what type of property would suit you, your choices are automatically shortlisted. So now you can looks for those specific property types in your chosen locations that suit your budget.
4. Look for a functional floorplan
When you have shortlisted your properties start by looking at their floorplans. Let us say that you have decided on buying an apartment, so you start by studying its floorplan very carefully. Is it well planned with minimum space wastage? Does it accommodate enough space to things that are important to you like the kitchen, the bathroom?You need to be strict about what can be compromised and what are the non negotiable features. For e.g the lady/ladies of the house may be non-compromising on the size of a kitchen, but may be relaxed towards the size of bedrooms. Take these things into consideration and see if the floorplan needs some change. Ask your builder upto what extent can customization be done etc.
5. Check if apartment is Vastu-friendly
Vastu is a scientific study and it aims to keep the householders in perfect health, peace and harmony. The main Vastu point to remember while choosing your house is if it is north/east facing. This is very important, since a north/east facing house will get ample sunlight during the entire daytime all throughout the year. And we all know that sunlight in our homes not only makes it bright but also helps to keep us healthy.
6. Check for plenty of storage
The second most important facility if not the primary one after the living spaces in a house is that of storage space. Living in a house is never pleasant if things which are not of daily use come in the way. So check for storage areas and if there are none try to talk to your builder how it could be created.
7. Come to the nittygritties
By the time you reach this point you must have already decided upon a few properties that you like. So now you need to take a look into the other details which are nevertheless very important. Check for the provision of power backup and the amount to be paid for it. Also check for proper water connections and effective sewage disposal facilities. These will finally decide the quality of life you will have at the apartment/house.Choosing a home needs careful planning and lots of hard work. Because to find that perfect home that meets all your needs is almost impossible. If you find one, don’t hesitate book it immediately, but if you don’t then see to it that atleast the above mentioned points are covered.Hope this helps you in your quest, till next time, Goodbye!