Our home, the place where we live, is the place where we create our most important memories, share feelings and moments with our most loved ones. That's where we start and where we end our day. For all these reasons and many more, the house we choose must offer us everything we need.
One of the most important questions we have to answer is the location of the property we desire, the location where our home should be located. This element does not change later, as may happen with some other features within the property. Therefore, we must be very careful in this decision. We have to research and study the surrounding area, exactly what it can offer us so that the property really covers what we need. It's not enough to just like the interior.
Center, inside the city or outside?
As we said above, the point is one of the most important factors in our decision. Do you prefer the city center, a little further out but within walking distance of the center, or do you want the convenience offered by the areas a little further out? Each of the regions has its own characteristics and has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, the center has everything one might need within walking distance, without the use of their car. On the other hand, it is noisy and usually does not have large and comfortable common areas, like streets. On the contrary, the areas outside the center have large and comfortable spaces, but they are far from many amenities and need transportation. So it is very important to clarify your needs, your wants and carefully choose the area in which your home will be located.
Close to our work, activities, schools, family and friends.
Ideally, our home should be within walking distance of our daily activities. Close to our work, close to our children's schools, close to the rest of the family and friendly environment. Thus, you will not have to spend most of your time in the car in order to move but you will be able to use it as creatively as possible.
Close to daily needs.
Before buying a home, it's a good idea to explore the neighborhood. It is important to have everything you need in your everyday life close at hand. Bus stop, food shops, shopping malls, pharmacies, doctors, banks and other amenities like gyms, recreational areas. It is good that they are at a reasonable distance from your home to make your daily life easier.
Area security and cleanliness.
One of the most essential elements that the neighborhood you choose should have is cleanliness and security. No matter how neat and beautiful a property is on the outside, it will not be the same if security and cleanliness are absent outside and around it.
Development perspective of the area.
When choosing a home, it's a good idea to do some research on the development prospects of the area. The amenities that the area already has play an important role, but the future is just as important. The house acquires a different value when in the area or very close to it there are plans and prospects for development projects of all kinds.
Ask a licensed real estate agent for help.
A professional realtor offers an in-depth opinion on real estate options. In the case of choosing a property, the broker can assess the house and give an opinion on the ratio of quality and price. It is important to have an analytical and global picture about the advantages and disadvantages of each property.
So when looking for your next home, consider these factors as an ideal home should be beautiful, comfortable and functional both inside and out.
Thanasis Stamou is the director of
INVESTA Real Estate - Larissa real estate agency. He has experience in the field of real estate since 2005. He is a real estate agent, appraiser, negotiator and investment advisor. Specializes in training Real Estate Consultants.
