7 things to consider before buying a house or a flat

Buying a house or a flat is a huge deal and there are a lot of things to consider. Especially if it is the first time in your life that you’re thinking about becoming a property owner. There are benefits if you rent a home, but there are also benefits if you buy a home. It’s a very personal matter and just because most of your friends might have bought a home, it might not be the right solution for you. In this guide, we will guide you through some factors to consider before buying a home.

A lot of people buy a home so that they can truly call it their own for the foreseeable future. It gives them comfort and a feeling of belonging somewhere. If you can see your future in the same house, where your kids are running, you’re on the couch checking the NFL week 14 odds and your significant other is right there next to you, maybe buying a home is the right thing. Or maybe you have big plans for renting it out at some point?

Renting versus buying?

There’s no right or wrong in this situation. Some people just like the flexibility it gives them to rent a place, so they’re not so committed. Other people are sick of paying high rents to landlords and for them, it makes more sense to pay a mortgage on something they own. It’s all a matter of what you feel and what your finances are like. What suits one person, might not suit another.

It’s therefore important that you think this decision through very carefully. Do you like commitments? Are you a traveler that is barely home every year? Do you have a partner that wants one thing, and you want another? Most importantly, don’t rush this decision, and make sure you’re following your intuition and find out when it’s time to find a new home.

Where do you want to live?

Another important thing to figure out is where you’re considering buying a house. If you’re buying a property that you want to live in yourself, you need to make sure you can picture yourself there. You might find a cheap house for sale in a little town, but are you sure you can picture yourself living there for years?

Think ahead when choosing a residential area

What do you see in the future in terms of buying a house? Maybe you already have kids you need to think about in terms of space and the area you want to buy a house in. Maybe you’re dreaming about having your own family, and then it’s important to consider things like where the kids can go to school, nursery, and have activities. Are there even buses there?

You need to make sure you have a house that is big enough for everything you want. Otherwise, it might end up with you having to sell it eventually and find something bigger.

Can you afford to buy a house or a flat?

In the UK a deposit for a house is between 5-15% of the property’s price. For many first-time buyers, it can easily be 15% of the price. You can already think how much you need to start saving up if you don’t already have some.

Can you lend money for the property?

You may or may not be able to get a loan for buying a house. This is something you need to figure out by contacting different financial institutions. This is worth checking out if you are thinking about taking a loan for buying your own house or flat. Remember as well that you should compare different loans with each other, so you can find the most suitable and cheapest one for you.

Hire a real estate agent

It’s always a good idea to find a suitable real estate agent that knows what you like and don’t like. It’s important to have the right connection between you, otherwise, it’s a waste of money, time, and resources for both of you. An agent like this will also be able to tell you everything you need to know about the process and things you might question in terms of buying a home.

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