Things to Avoid When Buying a House

1. When Buying a Home - Not Planning Your House Finances 

In a country like India, owning a home is a huge deal. For many people, you could be the first person buying a home in your family, or you could be buying a home to provide your family with the finest home possible. In these cases, buying a home become more of an emotional decision than a practical one. You tend to ignore what you can afford so that you can get the home that you and your family have the ‘best’. But you should take the time and plan your finances, don’t find a house to buy that you can’t afford on your current income. You don’t want to spend your life being in debt, you need to be able to live comfortably within your means to be able to enjoy your home.

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2. Not Doing Enough Research When Getting Home

Do your research. Look at more than just the home, the building and the locality, look at things like water supply, connectivity, the safety of the locality, if the property is in a low-lying area, and more. A house might look beautiful and tick most of your boxes, but you still need to sit down and think about how various factors can influence your decision. You need to also consider that there could be better options out there, it’s not enough to look at one or two homes, take your time and visit as many homes as you can, this way you know what other homes are offering for your budget.

3. Letting Other People Influence Your Home Decisions

Many people decide to go with what their friends and family say rather than what they want. You need to remember that what works for one person need not work for you. So many times, we hear people say XYZ told me to buy a home here because he/she bought one. They end up doing the same and regretting it. You can always take into consideration what others say, but the final call should be done by you and your immediate family. You will have different needs, different income and different expenditure, so no one can understand you like YOU. 

4. Buying in Haste

When you find a house that’s too good to be true, your instinct will be to buy it as soon as possible. At times people might also try to rush your decision by saying other buyers are interested, but you might end up overlooking the flaws that it has. This is why you should never buy in haste, take your time to think about it, sleep over it, visit it again, if you feel the same way about the house after a few visit, only then consider buying it. See the house during the day, see it at night, take a walk around the building or neighbourhood, get a real feel of the place before you decide to buy it. By holding on, you can increase your negotiating power and get a better price, you also will be giving yourself time to be clear about your decision. 

5. Worrying about the Real Estate Market

Many people either rush into buying a home or delay buying a home because of the ‘market’. They say, ‘The market will improve next year so let’s wait’, but you might lose your dream house waiting. And the problem with these markets is that they are not very predictable, you can never tell when it will go up or down and when is a good time to buy. But this year everyone is unanimous when they say it’s a good time to buy a home. Interest rates are at an all-time low and there are plenty of affordable and luxury homes available in the market for every budget. Don’t wait for the market to get better or worse, make use of this opportunity.

6. Falling for Superficial Things 

Many homes don’t sell easily because they don’t make a good first impression. People overlook them because the walls might be dirty, the tiles are dull, the furniture is musty and so on. All that’s needed in this case is a bit of cleaning and some paint, you might get a very good deal on such homes, don’t overlook it. At the same time, people tend to fall for houses that are bright and well lit, with clean walls and shining floors. The problem is, the new coat of paint could be hiding cracks, there could be leaks etc. You need to be objective in this case and resist falling for superficial features in the house. Just because the house looks great, don’t ignore other aspects like water supply, locality, price and so on.

7. Getting the Wrong Loan Amount

Most lenders and bank will push you to take a loan for a much higher amount than what you need. They obviously benefit more when you borrow more. This is why you need to pay as much as you can as the down payment and borrow as little as possible from the bank. You also need to ensure you don’t apply for too small a loan. Registration chargers and other legal work costs quite a bit so does furniture and putting the finishing touches on a home before you move in or rent it out. If you borrow too little, you’ll end up stuck with an unfinished house for much longer than necessary. If possible, sit down with a financial planner or advisor before taking a loan, they will give you all the options available and tell you which one is best for your situation. 

Now that you know what not to do while buying a house, we hope that you find the house of your dreams soon. For those who are even more confused, worried and scared, we got you covered. NoBroker has relationship managers who will help you find the right home for your budget. They take time to understand your requirements, look for options, negotiate on your behalf and more!

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