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Page 1: Some things to think about when buying a house
Page 2: Some things to think about when buying a house

Buying a new house is one of the most exciting things, however; it requires a lot of time and effort to find that perfect house. The purchase of a house is like a dream come true for any individual. Having a roof over your head is

one thing, but owning the roof over your head gives you a different feeling of accomplishment altogether. Buying a house involves a huge financial investment. Every single financial detail has to be calculated correctly to ensure that you can afford to buy the house which you’ve

always wanted. In order to ascertain that you do not incur any financial setback and are still able to buy your house, here are a few things to

consider.

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It is very important to think over your decision to buy a new house as many times as you can. You have to be more than a 100% sure that this is

something that you really want for yourself. For example, buying a house in the Mutley area of Plymouth costs anything between £200,000 and

£1,500,000. This is a huge sum of money and given the current economic situation, it is a big risk to take. The best way to go about this is by fixing a budget for the purchase of your house. Calculate your budget based on

how much of your savings you can spare for the house after you have considered your monthly income and expenditures. This does not mean

you put all of your savings into your budget as you never know when you may require money for any emergency. It is also possible that you may have to spend some money on repair work if you’re not buying a newly

built house.

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The next thing to consider is the type of house you want to buy. There are a lot of options for choice from a 4 bedroom bungalow to a 3 bedroom

semi detached house and from an apartment to a fully furnished cottage. Make sure you choose a house which is most apt for you and

your family to live comfortably. Buying a mansion for a retired couple is a waste of money. Similarly, wanting to buy a bungalow when you can only afford an apartment is foolish. Always remember that if the

house is bigger, it will cost more.

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Besides the cost and type of house, it is very important to have information about the location of the house. If the house is located at a

convenient part of town it makes more sense to buy it as opposed to buying a house in a faraway place. Travel time to and from the local

markets, your workplace and your children’s schools will play an important part in the long run.

If you have decided to buy a house which meets all these basic criteria, the last step is to hire a real estate agent to find you your dream home. Only a real estate agent will be able to find you a house which matches

your budget and specifics exactly.

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