Buying your first home can give both butterflies in the stomach and a raging pulse. But with some tips, we hope you will feel better prepared and be able to enjoy the trip. Because it’s a great feeling to own your first home!
Be prepared
You need to know what your finances look like and how to finance the purchase. These are questions you will not get around to, otherwise you risk being disappointed if you cannot complete the purchase. Yes, it may sound a little sad and dry – but if you start with the boring, you have all the fun left then! Get help from the bank or a financial expert if you find this with a budget difficult.
Who are you?
Think about what kind of person you are. This is because it affects the type of accommodation you should choose and the size of the association. Do you spend a lot of time at home or are you often traveling? Do you want to get involved or are you busy with your career? A small association can expect you to participate more and in a very large association it can be more difficult to pursue your heart issues.
Is the environment important?
Make a list of what is important to have in the surroundings of the home. For example, a good gym, running track or a grocery store that is good but not expensive. Keep the list in mind when you look around and tick off!
Things you often miss
Do you have a car or bicycle? Think about the parking possibilities or access to the bicycle garage. Are you passionate about climate and sustainability? Check out how the association works with garbage and climate issues. This is something that will be important when you move in. Another good tip is to read on bulletin boards. How is the tone? It can give a small sense of the atmosphere in the association.
Warning for love!
When a home makes a fuss, there are suddenly no mistakes! But then it’s time to get a little bored again. Dig deeper so that you make a conscious purchase. The goal is that you should not be surprised when you move in. The finances and how the association feels are too important to not have 100% control over. If you’re not that good at it, get help. And if the feelings are still there after you have scratched the surface – wonderful!
Write a contract quickly
If you really want a home and have won bidding – write a contract as soon as possible. Until both the buyer and the seller have signed the contract, there is an opportunity for others to get involved in the deal again. Remember that the opposite also applies: You may regret it all the way until the contract is signed.
Can you move in quickly?
Are you flexible with access and can move in quickly? Be sure to tell the broker. This is because it can give you an advantage over other speculators who may have a home they must sell first.
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