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What to look for in your new property

Buying a new property. This is always an important decision, so you should seek help from your real estate consultant of choice, as well as define the aspects that you consider important, so that the property you choose meets what you want to achieve.

Therefore, we present you here with 5 tips on important aspects to look for and set out when buying a new home.

1- Setting a Budget

It is true that everyone wants their dream home, however, there is always a limit to what you can spend.

Therefore, it is necessary to determinate your available budget, as well as evaluate all direct and indirect costs that involve the purchase of a new property.

In order for the whole property acquisition process to go perfectly, analyse your budget, the possible payment plans, and never forget the additional expenses of extras to the property itself, such as condominium costs, documentation and taxes.

2- Choosing the Perfect Location

A more rural location, good for resting and a change of scenery? Or maybe a paradisiacal destination, with golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters? Good thing we are in the Algarve, because here it’s possible to find everything you want.

It is important to define in which environment our new property will be present. It is not enough to have an idea of what we want and check it online through our computer or smartphone, it is always better to visit the place, and analyse aspects such as access, security or the possible valuation of the region, so that you do not regret your purchase.

3- The Weather

This is another very important factor. If you want a place with milder and more constant temperatures throughout the year, or if you prefer a place with more extremes, this is a consideration that influences both your own health and well-being, as well as should help you to assess the very conditions of your property.

4- The size, appearance and sections of the house

The way the various parts of the house are distributed and the size of the house are certainly what matters most when we decide to buy a new property. Essentially, the look of the property itself.

Is the property new or used? How are the sections of the house distributed? What extra section facilities, such as a fireplace, pool or barbecue, are there?

These are essential aspects that you should consider, since you should not forget that you will be buying a new home, so you should avoid future regrets, as it will be a difficult situation to change.

5- Natural Lighting and Ventilation

It is true that the location or the landscape in which a property is inserted and the property itself are what really captivates a person into buying it.

But, together with the climate, lighting and natural ventilation are very important points that you need to take account for. These are aspects that will have a great importance in the comfort of your new property.

Even if you have excellent ventilation and lighting systems installed in your home, it is certain that in the natural way, everything is more comfortable, as well as being a point that will help save on extra costs for the property.

These were our recommendations, whether you are buying the house for your own use, or as an investment. If you are interested in buying a house, talk to us directly, we will always be available to help you.