How to find your forever home

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From first time buyers to families with grown-up children, people from all walks of life can be looking for their forever home. When finding your forever home, there are plenty of things to consider, so here in our blog we summarise how to find your home for life!

What to consider when looking for your forever home

No one knows exactly what the future looks like, but thinking ahead when looking for your forever home is really important. Will your family continue to expand or are you looking to reduce the amount of space? These types of questions will allow you to determine how many rooms are needed in your forever home.

The perfect location

While the exact location of your home needs to be right, the local area potentially matters even more. Your home can be tweaked and changed over a period of years, but the surrounding area will stay the same. The perfect location should provide access to essential amenities like schools, healthcare, work and recreation, to help enhance your quality of life.

A quality home

A forever home should be built to last with durable and energy efficient materials that help keep long-term repair and utility costs low. That’s why we’d always recommend choosing a new build home as your forever home, to give you peace of mind for years to come.

Financial considerations

Whilst it’s tempting to stretch your budget for the perfect home, it’s important to ensure that your mortgage costs are sustainable in the long run. Unforeseen expenses can come up from time to time, so it’s pivotal to choose a home within your financial means. It is also wise to consider the resale value, even if you plan to live their forever as life is unpredictable and having a home with strong market potential gives you flexibility if things change.

South facing homes

Natural light plays a huge role in creating a comfortable living environment for years to come. If you want a home that feels warm and inviting, you could consider a south facing home. These homes tend to get more sunlight, which improves energy efficiency by reducing the need for artificial lighting. 

There’s a lot to think about when selecting your forever home, which is why many people chose a new build. Brand new homes are designed with many different lifestyles in mind and are constructed using the latest technology and techniques to make sure they are not only energy efficient but quality, long lasting and offer a blank canvas to customise your home whichever way you want - forever!

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