If you have already decided on a new house but you’re still unsure about living at the suburbs, then chances are this might not be the appropriate place for you. You need to examine the top mistakes that most home buyers make when selecting the best location. Here are some things you need to know.

1. Finding the Appropriate Location to Live In
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2. If you have already decided on a new house but you’re
still unsure about living at the suburbs, then chances
are this might not be the appropriate place for you. You
need to examine the top mistakes that most home buyers
make when selecting the best location. Here are some
things you need to know.
Do not only look for property aspects
When you are looking for your desired home, it is not only
about checking the outdoor area and the rooms. You
also need to consider some factors by checking the entire
neighbourhood and investigating other possible issues
such as:
What kind of neighbours do you have?
Is the house near the airport? Check if there are any noise disturbances.
What kind of traffic levels does the place have?
How do you find the parking space?
Is the house near industries? Have you discovered any pollution that could harm
your family’s health?
Are there any developments planned near the area?
How do the houses along the streets look like?
Is the community clean and secured?
As you consider these essential attributes, you will now have a better perspective about
the type of location you’ll be moving into soon, and later on find yourself living in. Here
are some helpful tips you’ll need to do:
1. Visit the area of your desired property at different times and see what can
possibly take place. This would be a great way to know if the above listed factors
can affect your quality of living once you have moved in. For example, a young
couple from Sydney were planning to purchase a property near the airport and
the home is too far from the flight path, but after visiting the place late at night
they discovered the disturbing ground level noise and this can obviously affect
their way of living.
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3. 2. Talk to the local council and try to ask what developments are happening or have
been approved for the local area’s streets and properties.
3. Try your best to know what your neighbours are like. Do they have noisy and
annoying dogs? Is their home tidy and clean? Are they friendly? If you follow tip
number one, you can make the modest observations.
4. If you are too concerned about aircraft noise, try to ask some information at Air
Services Australia with regards to the particular noise levels. But nothing can
beat visiting the area at certain times and observing the area first hand.
Don’t look at the Local Area as a Whole
When you are in a situation where you're moving away from your desired suburbs only
to have those additional bedrooms and bathrooms, you have to stop and contemplate if
the extra room is worth buying for. Are you going to be happy in a larger house but not
in the ideal suburb? The place you will be moving into will be a part of your daily living.
Therefore, it is very important that you make the appropriate decision with regards to
finding a desirable area for your new house.
When you compile your list of desirable surrounding suburbs, try to ask yourself these
questions:
Are there any accessible transportation?
Do you need to commute for work?
How do you find the environment and facilities in the area? Are the amenities
complete to suit your needs?
Are the people in the area friendly?
How do you find yourself settling into the area?
In case you have a family or planning to have one, are there necessary services
located nearby such as hospitals, childcare centre, parks, and schools?
Here are some more helpful tips:
1. Drive throughout the places you are truly interested in and imagine what it would
be like living there. Take a look at the local establishments and see what services
they provide.
2. Examine the statistics of the area. Look into the demographic trends, property
values, crime rate, school facilities, and employment rate. Have a concrete
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4. imagination of the surroundings. See how the suburban rates on the ‘Your
Home’s price mapping tool’.
Transportation and Commuting Issues
If you are going to work every day, you wouldn’t want to have a 2-hour travel from your
house all the way to your office and vice versa. What you thought as an ideal location
might later turn out into a nightmare if you spend long hours of travelling. You also need
to consider the distance if you want to be near your family and friends.
Here’s a tip. Once you have decided on a particular area to settle in. It would be best if
you perform test runs and determine how long it will take you to your workplace. Make
sure that you drive or take the local transportation and see how you could normally
travel. This will be a great eye opener for you to see what you would be dealing with
daily.
Establishments and Facilities
Try to check the important services you need. Make a list and see how important it is for
you and for your way of living. Find out if these facilities and services are accessible in
your preferred area. Ask yourself these:
Are there shopping areas or retail stores in the place?
How do you find the medical services and hospital facilities?
Do you find parks and other areas for recreation?
How do you find the public transportations?
Does the area have childcare facilities? Including day care, pre-school, and
elementary schools?
Are there any accessible community facilities like museums and libraries?
What lifestyle facilities and leisure services are available? (e.g. restaurants,
cafes, spas, gym)
You must weigh out the factors and determine what is important for you. Is it necessary
for you to be near a cafe or would you prefer to be closer at schools and recreational
areas instead? Put in mind that you will be living in a new area, with new people, new
facilities, and establishments. Thus, it is very important for you to consider the above
mentioned factors to find the most desirable community for you.
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