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That being said, now here are some of the most important things that you should check out before buying a house.
1- Research The Area And The Neighborhood
the area you want to move to is probably something you have considered already. However, if you are seriously considering a certain property, then make sure to find out more about the neighborhood it is in.
Figure out what are the local amenities and institutions, the nearest points of transportation, what’s the local community like, and so on. Also, you can search online for recent news related to the area but it would be great if you actually happen to know somebody who already lives there.
2. Is the property big enough for your needs?
Before anything else, you should have a clear understanding of exactly what your needs are. Naturally, they should be in alignment with the life stage you are in right now.
- Are you a student?
- Are you pursuing a career?
- Are you looking to settle down and start a family?
- Are you definitely turning one of the rooms into a home gym?
3. Watch for signs of dampness
All sorts of things can lead to the appearance of dampness at any given property. Accidental leaks, plumbing issues, indoor flooding and so on. If not addressed immediately, this can be the cause of water damage to certain surfaces and areas.
The situation is complicated even further when poor air circulation is added to the equation which inevitably leads to the formation of mold and mildew. Which in itself is an actual health risk. Here are some of the usual sign that a property has a dampness problem:
- Huge dark spots on the outside walls
- Blistering wallpaper/paint
- Cracked and discolored plaster
- The place smells musty and stale
4. The electrical installation
The golden rule of property hunting is: always bring your cell phone charger. It is your best friend when it is time to check the electrical system. Simply, go from room to room and plug in your phone in each socket to check if they are working properly. Don’t forget to turn on the lights to check if they are working as well.
Ask the agent to see the electrical panel. Sure, you might have no idea exactly what you are looking at but just pretend that you carefully evaluating it. In case there’s anything wrong with it, the agent will probably come clean right away and promise that it will be fixed soon.
5. The condition of the roof
If you are viewing a house, then surely you’d want to see the roof. But what if you are viewing an apartment that is not last-floor? Then the roof is somebody else's problem, right?
Well, the thing is, the condition of the roof can affect the entirety of the building and the people living in it in all sorts of ways. If you want an example, then we can give you hundreds. And they’re called pigeons. That’s right, there might be an entire platoon of winged rats living up there, fully prepared to bombard everything you hold dear in this world.
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