Buying a house is a major investment for most people. You not only want something nice but you also want to live in a neighbourhood that is quiet and safe and where you can raise your children. That’s why it’s important to do some serious thinking when it is time to buy your house…
First, consider your current situation:
Do you want to continue living in your present neighbourhood or would you prefer to move somewhere else? What areas would you most like to live in? Are those areas affordable for you?
These are some of the questions you should be asking yourself. If you have just started a new job then you have to also ask yourself if you like your job enough to stay there for the duration of your mortgage.
What neighbourhoods do you like:
Once you have decided on a general area to live in the next thing you want to do is learn about the neighbourhoods in the surrounding areas.
Buying a local newspaper is an excellent way to learn more about a neighbourhood. You should be able to find out where the commercial district is and where most of the activities take place in the area.
You want to know how safe an area is too. It is best to work with a local realtor because they can give you this information. You can also call the local police station if you are not satisfied with the realtor’s answers. They should be able to tell you if an area is prone to crime.
Take a drive by a few times in a week:
If you are serious about buying in an area you should consider driving around the area for another perspective. You can recruit the realtor to accompany you if the area is unknown to you to avoid getting lost.
Once you are comfortable with the area you should start thinking about how it would fit into your daily routine. Are there any shopping areas nearby? Are you a church goer and is there a local parish church in the area?
To get a feel for the area you should drive around at various times during the day. Driving around at different times of the day should give you an idea of what to expect during the course of the day since every neighbourhood has its routine.
The neighbourhood you buy your home in is an important factor to your purchasing decision. You will more than likely be there for the next 7-15 years so you need to know that you will be comfortable there. Hopefully, the suggestions given here will help to ensure that you are happy in your new neighbourhood.
Contact the experts here at Indigo Homes. We have display homes and house and land packages available in Queensland’s Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast areas in some of the more exclusive estates.
