Time for field inspections

Happy New Year to all my readers.

Now is a perfect time to take notice of the flood levels; the high ground, the land affected by swollen river banks, and to get some idea what some areas might experience in a wet season. This might give further thought about whether to have a low or high set house.  Drainage is important for other reasons as well especially if the build is on a low set slab. Nobody wants water rushing down the hill and surrounding the home, and leaving a lot of saturated muddy ground outside.

With the current demand on real estate it is a good idea to have a few things sorted out that will count when in a cue to buy a place, ie finance is organised, let the seller know if it is a cash sale as that will make the purchase contract more secure, so the deal does not "fall over". Insist the Solicitor does a thorough search for hidden problems like mine shafts, flooding, proposed road/highway/freeway development, and the like.

Just a reminder to check out all the features that are on your check list, eg that the ensuite has all the necessary fittings like a toilet, shower, storage cupboard, dressing room; if there are additions/renovations to follow down the track be certain a deck can be positioned in a nice spot without the sun blaring in your face. Something I am not happy about with the new homes being built since there is no provision for parking at least four cars off the street.  Most people seem to be using the covered waterproof parking as a storage area, hence robbing the home of car spaces.

I hope this information is helpful when planning your next move.