We have all been in the same boat. You go to look around a property, fall in love with it, and then comes the panic about the future. Will you be able to afford it and the upkeep? Will it be a money pit? Are there hidden problems? Here we bring you top tips for purchasing and maintaining your perfect property.
Take your time
The first thing that we would advise when you are buying the property you feel could be your dream home is to take your time. Rushing into things, in many aspects of life, can lead to poor decision making and regret without knowing the full story. If you feel you have found ‘the one’, be sure to visit it on several occasions, both during the day and at night. It is also advisable to visit during the weekend, too, as this can provide you with valuable insight into the neighborhood into which you’d be moving.
Although it may feel as though you risk losing the house to an offer from someone else, it would be a much bigger issue if you rushed a house purchase…