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12 Jan 2023, 16:43 GMT+10
So, are you all set to buy the house of your dreams? Well, it is great news and an accomplishment! Many fail to fulfill their dreams these days due to lack of resources. However, there is a question for you. Are you well prepared? Do you know what needs to be done to ensure the process goes smoothly?
There are two possibilities here. Either you will have positive answers to all the above questions. Or you are relying on a real estate agent 100%. Well, not a bad idea but there are a few things that are your responsibility.
You don't have an idea about those. Don't worry! In this article, you will learn about the factors you must consider before buying a home.
Before making a decision, like whether you will buy a house in the smart city Lahore or some other housing scheme, there is one thing to find out. Whether it is a good time to buy a property or not. Or in other words, currently what is the situation of the real estate market? Is it beneficial for buyers or sellers? Once getting an answer to this question, only then move forward.
Now due to lack of experience, you may feel difficulty figuring out all this. So, here you can take help from a trusted real estate agent. They have experience and understand the real estate market pretty well. So, surely their guidance will help you take a final call.
It has been noticed that during house hunting, many don't have an idea of what they are looking for. This isn't a good approach when buying a property. Remember buying a house demands a huge investment. Many buy a house once in their entire life. So, you must be clear in your mind about the features you need in a property.
Make a list of those features and share it with your agent so they will find homes for you accordingly. In this way, you will find the right home for yourself without wasting money.
Other than focusing on the internal features, you must ensure that the location, neighborhood, and size of the home is perfect for you. Remember, there are a few features that you can alter after buying a home, however, location and home size is something you cannot. So, never compromise on them, no matter what.
If you aren't building a home from scratch and looking for a home that has been built a few years back, still ensure it is in good shape. Most of the time, sellers try to hide the age and faults of the property by using multiple tactics.
So, whenever you visit a property before buying, make sure a professional real estate agent accompanies you. They know where to look to find faults. If the faults are minor, you don't have to worry much. However, you get an edge over the seller and can negotiate the price. Isn't it awesome?
You may have plans to add an extra room to the house in the near future. So, considering this, before buying a home, make sure you know it is possible with the one you are planning to invest in. Remember in housing schemes like Capital Smart City and others around the world, there are few rules and regulations. For example, you cannot construct an extra floor on your property, and so on. So, learn about all such things and then invest your money.
After reading the above points, are you confused and planning not to buy a house for now? Well, the points aren't explained to change or alter your decision. As first-time buyers, people make several mistakes. To ensure you don't make such mistakes, everything is explained.
Don't you agree that "it is better to take precautions than to be sorry later"
All you need to do now is, keep the above-discussed points in your mind. If you tend to forget, make notes and you are good to go!
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