- CategoryThings to Check
Indoor-outdoor flow. (The ease with which you can move from indoor to outdoor living areas and back again)
Size of rooms. (Not too big, not too small)
Interior layout. (The interior layout, or floor plan, can have a big effect on your daily life)
Lot grade. (The steepness of a lot is in some ways even more important than its size)
Window size and placement. (Look for a home with ample, well-placed windows)
Amount of natural light.
Regional weather considerations
House orientation on lot. (The way a house is positioned on its lot affects how much natural light it gets)
Driveway length and width
Street parking
Staircase steepness and length
Architectural details
Heating and cooling systems
Laundry room location
Kitchen features
Number of bathrooms
Ceiling height
Closeness of neighbors
The neighborhood
Smell for mould, and animal-related odours. Knock on walls to see if they sound hollow.
Research your broker's credentials
Check for "dealbreakers" or "red flags"
Negotiate the purchase price
Don't let yourself feel pressured to make a decision right away
Carefully consider what you can really afford
Gardens and yards are work
Buy a property you can afford now, not later
Select an agent carefully
The search can take longer than you think
- CategoryQuestions To Ask Myself Before Making A Decision
Is there dampness?
How much storage space is there?
- CategoryThings to Check
Indoor-outdoor flow. (The ease with which you can move from indoor to outdoor living areas and back again)
Size of rooms. (Not too big, not too small)
Interior layout. (The interior layout, or floor plan, can have a big effect on your daily life)
Lot grade. (The steepness of a lot is in some ways even more important than its size)
Window size and placement. (Look for a home with ample, well-placed windows)
Amount of natural light.
Regional weather considerations
House orientation on lot. (The way a house is positioned on its lot affects how much natural light it gets)
Driveway length and width
Street parking
Staircase steepness and length
Architectural details
Heating and cooling systems
Laundry room location
Kitchen features
Number of bathrooms
Ceiling height
Closeness of neighbors
The neighborhood
Smell for mould, and animal-related odours. Knock on walls to see if they sound hollow.
Research your broker's credentials
Check for "dealbreakers" or "red flags"
Negotiate the purchase price
Don't let yourself feel pressured to make a decision right away
Carefully consider what you can really afford
Gardens and yards are work
Buy a property you can afford now, not later
Select an agent carefully
The search can take longer than you think
- CategoryQuestions To Ask Myself Before Making A Decision