It Is a huge decision to buy a house and probably one of your lives biggest investments. In order to ensure it is the best decision there are a few factors that need to be kept in mind! It’s only wise to get the best for your buck. Here’s a checklist of points to factor in when looking for your potential home.

Budget

Understanding your budget is of course the first thing you need to do when making a purchase for a house. This will narrow down the areas and the type of house you can consider.

Space

This is an important aspect and is determined basis your budget, number of house members and you requirements. Is a balcony something you’d like? Do you want a garden or a backyard? Do you need a parking space? Do you want extra rooms for other activities? These are questions you need to ask yourself before picking a property.

Location

This is one of the factors that will be decided based on the budget and space. Location of the house in the decided neighborhood is also important. How close is it from public transport stations? Do you need a car for regular grocery shopping or can you walk? Are there any restaurants and bars in the vicinity? Are there parks closeby? If you have kids are there quality schools in the area?

Sometimes picking a location in an upcoming area is great for investment purposes as the property rates too increase with time.

Quality

The quality of a house in terms of the materials used to build it, plumbing, electrical wiring, condition of the roof, attic, number of power points and many such minute aspects are important to look into when considering a home.