Home Buying Tips: Things to Check Before Buying a House This 2016

The housing market price will relatively be good for buyers this start of 2016. However, as a purchaser, one should not only be mesmerized by the price of the property. If you want to have your home, you should first consider the location of the property and the physical condition of the house.

In most cases, prospect buyers are deceived by the exterior appearance of the property being sold. And for such matter, complications may arise when the buyer occupies the house he or she just bought. Physical appearance also includes the entire interior of the house or the totality of the building structure. Paul Thornhill of Real Estate shared some important building checks to make before closing the deal:

5 building checks to make before buying a house

 

-Signs of settlement

It is not unusual for the earth to settle underneath newly built properties, estates on reactive soils or areas experiencing an extended dry period.

Look for cracking around doors and windows, in the outside brickwork or for doors not opening or closing properly. Generally speaking, fine cracks are easily fixed, but persistent cracking or larger cracks (5mm plus) indicate a more expensive fix.

-Termites

Legg suggests the first place to look is under the house to ensure conditions are dry and there is no timber or other detritus lying around to attract termites who like to fester in damp conditions. Read full article...

There are many things to consider before you close a deal. As a buyer, you should put in mind that the place you will be buying will perhaps be your settlement for an extended period. The house structure that which your money will be allocated should be worth the price. And in order not to be fooled by some dishonest sellers, it would be good to ask the assistance of a real estate agent.

Always remember that there is a little and laborious opportunity for you to turn back with your decision ones the contract has been signed and money has been given.