The ability to make a correct decision when it comes to choosing a suitable home is of the utmost importance due to its strong influence on an individual’s or an entire family’s lifestyle. A proper choice guarantees that you acquire the general level of comfort you seek and with that in mind, the idea of moving to a new home becomes quite appealing. The right choice would also have a positive effect on your regular commute routes to places such as your workplace, shopping centers, places of worship, medical and educational facilities…etc.
Also, one of the most important aspects of a proper choice, is for it to be aligned with your available budget. Going for high costs that exceeds your budget in terms of the purchase or rental price should definitely be avoided.
That of course, is in addition to the level of comfort you feel towards the area or neighborhood as well as your aspirations regarding the specifications of the house, including its area, design, age of construction among other criteria.
In this article, we shall be listing a few tips for making the best choice. Those would typically include the most important criteria that should be taken into account when making a decision in an effort to help you make the best choice possible.
The Most Important Tips For Choosing the Right Housing
We highly recommend putting together a list of priorities that match the needed requirements. The list should basically include the most important things to pay attention to before choosing a new home, in an order that is consistent with the set identified priorities.
Picking the Right Location
The location is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a suitable home that matches your preferences. Location determines very important factors such as the surrounding social environment, proximity to vital centers and places you frequent in the city, as well as the price of the house as it may vary according to location or region.
While a lot of people prefer to live close to vital areas in the city such as main streets and service centers, many others prefer to live in quiet largely uninhabited areas far from the noise of the city. Therefore, it is very important to study the location and make sure it satisfies your preferences and conditions.
Price Range should be Within your Budget
Always aim to choose a house that suits your budget in terms of the asking price for buying or renting so as not to burden yourself with costs that are beyond your means. So the idea is to maintain a balance between a choice that matches your budget but also one that generally meets your needs and requirements in terms of location, space, design, number of rooms…..etc.
Area and Size of the House
Space and the number of rooms are important factors to consider when picking a house. Those factors depend largely on the number of people expected to move in as well as their expected standards of comfort and privacy. Therefore, discipline in calculating the areas of the house is quite important where it should neither overestimate or underestimate the required space and degree of spaciousness. If the new house is for a family, the calculated space should take into account the potential increase of the number of family members in the form of kids
Verifying the Age of the Building
Never forget to inquire about the age of the building. If the house you’re considering is not new and has not been inhibited before, this can be a sign that the house will require maintenance spending in the form of repairs and modernization costs. So it is necessary to check even if the general appearance of the building is attractive and looks in good condition.
Maintenance and Repair costs
As implied in the earlier point, be sure to check what the house needs in terms of maintenance work, modernization, and repairs, and then, calculate the average cost in advance. This way, you avoid any unpleasant surprises later should you move in. In case of moving in, we would additionally advise you to make a list of periodic maintenance of the house so as to maintain it in the best condition over time. Such costs should go into your initial calculations before renting or purchasing the property.
Home Design and its Alignment with your Preferences
While architectural styles of Real Estate may differ and vary, try to look for what complements your own preferences in terms of exterior design and interior decorations. This will greatly contribute to your sense of joy and satisfaction with your choice and in turn, your move to your new home.
With that being said, always put a margin to make some adjustments and improvements to the design and decoration details inside the house. Especially if you intend to buy a new house and not rent as you will be able to make whichever modifications you’d like if the house does not match what your preferences are in terms of decoration and interior design. These modifications can also be made for the exterior design if you are buying a standalone house and not an apartment. Be aware though that making improvements and modifications to the design and decoration will subject you to additional costs (whether when buying or renting) regardless of whether the modifications are done to the interior or exterior side of the house.
With that, we conclude our list for the most important factors to consider when picking a new home. If you would like to get more information and read up on important and interesting topics, we invite you to check out the Bayut Misr platform and stay up to date with the latest
