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Happy Homes: How To Find A Property With The Character That Suits You

  • November 13, 2017
  • By Grace
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Happy Homes: How To Find A Property With The Character That Suits You

One of the things that a lot of people forget when they’re searching for a new home is that it’s not just about how the place looks on paper. Sure, if you’re looking for a certain number of bedrooms or a specific amount of space then you’re not going to want to compromise on that, but not every home that fills that criteria is going to be right for you. The truth is that finding the perfect home is as much of an emotional decision as it is a practical one. It’s important that you remember that the way that you feel about a property is just as important as any other factor, after all, you’re the one who’s going to be living in it. With that in mind, here are some ways to find a home with a character that suits you and your family.

Think about your aesthetic

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Your personal aesthetic is going to have a big impact on the kind of home that you really want, and it’s important that you know what it is before you start to look for homes. After all new builds are often going to be pretty fundamentally different in style to old cottages or classic townhouses. Think carefully about which style you’d prefer, and you can narrow things down very easily. Do want a sleek, modern style or something a little more classically rustic. Sure, much of this comes through in the way you decorate the property, but the last thing you want is to start out with the wrong kind of canvas.

 

Talk to your family

Of course, if you’re looking for a home for you and your family then it’s not just going to be your decision. You need to make sure that every member of your family feels totally happy with the decision of where to live. Family life is often made up of compromises, and this should be no exception. Finding a place where everyone is happy and comfortable is going to make your lives that much better in the long run.

 

Visit it at multiple times of day

 

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You never really can get a full picture of your home before you’ve spent a decent amount of time there. Of course, when you’re just visiting a home that’s not really possible. Instead, you should try and visit the property multiple times at different times of day. That way you can get a much clearer sense of how the whole place feels. What’s it like when the temperature drops? Is the neighbourhood just as pleasant and nice during the evening as it is during the day? These kinds of questions can make a huge difference to how you feel about a home, and you might not even think about them unless you take the time to find out for yourself.

Figuring out if a home feels right to you can sometimes be something of a challenge, but it’s worth taking the time until you find the perfect place. Otherwise, it’s going to feel as though you’re fighting against the house every step of the way.

By Grace, November 13, 2017
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