Making your new house a home
When you are summing up the merits of your new home, it is a good idea to look ahead to see if this home will suit your needs 5 years down the track. As an example there may be needs to expand the family, so is there potential to remodel the premises, or add on to the existing building. Will work conditions change in this period of time in regards to a transfer or a company move?
Moving within a short period of time after purchasing can be extremely costly, especially if the state of the housing market has declined. Other people fall into the trap of buying a house that is too big for their needs, or doesn't provide easy movement around the house, e.g. too many steps.
Gardening, cleaning and general maintenance can become extremely time consuming. If not looked after, some homes can quickly assume a tired appearance. f your intention is to buy an investment property to lease out to tenants, it could serve you better to buy a place that doesn't need much maintenance. With the increasing demand for properties these days, you are more likely to get a good than a bad tenant, but there is still maintenance required on all properties.
If you are looking for a place for you to live in, make sure it offers you the opportunity to play with it, to shape it, to personalise it and make it your home.
For further independent advice, please contact our team today on 02 9960 1066 or enquiries@pkproperty.com.au.