Real Estate

How to Have a Home You Can Be Proud Of

A home is the most expensive and important purchase you are ever likely to make, so it’s only natural that you should want to make it the home of your dreams. Whether buying or building a home, there are certain things you can do to ensure that your house becomes the affordable home you always wanted. When planning your future dwelling, it’s also important to not only think about your life now, but about your family and any additions that you may have planned in the future. If you are looking for something that is convenient but not everything meets your standards, then you may want to think about building something extra onto it when the time is right, like an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). An informative article by uniteddwelling.com can disclose further information around this to see if it could potentially be the right fit.

There are more things to think about than just the house and land and that’s before you even start looking. There are some planning steps you can undertake to make sure that whatever decision you make, it’s been carefully thought through. These steps can include:

  • Outlining your dream – Whether it’s a simple drawing, or even a page or two of descriptions, it’s a good idea to commit that home you have pictured in your mind down on paper. You could also use a bespoke software package to create the vision of your affordable home or even consult an architect.
  • Scouting a location – Go on some outings to your favourite areas, the places you have always envisaged yourself living. Would you prefer something close to local amenities or a more remote country home? Don’t take into account size or budget just yet, you are just getting some ideas
  • Creating a catalogue – there are probably some houses that you have always admired. Now it’s time to take some pictures of those dream houses, so that you can develop your ideas for your house and land.
  • Getting specific – When you are further along the planning process, it’s time to answer some of the other questions, including:
    • Are you looking for a home for your family now, or a home for how big your family will be in the future?
    • Are you a fan of the modern, minimalist look or the rustic authentic feel?
    • Are you committed to a green energy efficient living style?

Going through these steps will give you a better idea about what kind of affordable home to pursue. Another big question may be how to buy a home or even build your own. It really depends on your situation and preferences. If you have the exact idea of what your future abode might look like and your desired location has lots of land, building might be your best option. If you can’t quite articulate your dream home, it might be worth visiting a few show houses to see what’s on the market. Keep in mind that if you do buy instead of build, you may have to compromise on size and features to get a house at an affordable price.

If you want the best of both worlds you may want to consider buying a home off-plan, or even look for Fertighäuser (prefabricated houses) if you already have a piece of land and know exactly where you want to live.

Whatever your decision, it’s a good idea to talk to friends and families who have gone through the process. Also, don’t forget your research online before dealing with any builder or real estate agency.

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