Thursday, October 27, 2011

Tips to buying your own residential property


It is the dream of many couples to eventually have their own residential property that they can call home. But as this will require you to invest a lot of money then this requires careful thinking. If you are thinking of buying your own residential property then here are a few tips on how to do so.

Firstly, know what you want. Most people start looking around to buy without have a clear idea of exactly what they want. It's simple. If you know what you want then there's a good chance that you will get it. To avoid wasting time and energy on property hunting trips, you can search online for a picture of your dream home. Also make a list of the requirements you would want your home to have. This makes it clearer and more concrete.

Secondly, set your budget. Decide early on what your budget is. This way you won’t waste time looking at properties too far above your price range. Decide how you are going to finance your purchase. Are you planning to paying in cash, get a bank loan or borrow money from a private lender? It is vital to get these things in order first so that when you do find your dream home you won’t have a hard time acquiring it.

Lastly, consider the neighborhood. Make sure that you a buying a home in a safe community. Check the crime rate in the neighborhood. Also check if it is accessible by local transportation. You wouldn't want to have trouble getting around. The closer it is to your work place the better since it will be more convenient for you.

Based on an article by Connor Stephens

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing those buying tips. I am sure this post would really help property buyers especially the first time buyers.
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    Pia | condo in Philippines

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  2. Hi I also plan to buy a residential property and your blog is really helping me on what to do before buying it. I also share this info to my friend. Thanks^_^

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  3. The home buying process can seem complicated. The most important point you should consider when you are looking to buy a property is your budget.
    Newbuy

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  4. Having your own property is giving much pleasure to your self and this tips before buying our own residential property is really a big help for us. I can use those tips if ever I will buy my own home. Thanks for sharing this to us. Keep it up.

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