Difficult decision if there are. Although it does not generate a commitment for life, the amount of money requested by the real estate agents, the signing of the contract and the stress of the move are sufficient reasons to concentrate, look hard and choose well. Here are our six recommendations.
- The starting point: where?
The first step, in the way of choosing a property, is to choose the area. This decision must be taken in relation to the location of our work and general routine, taking into account the distances, transport costs and especially the access possibilities. For example, there are great rental opportunities in areas far from our workplace. If we have our own transport, this could be an excellent opportunity to situate ourselves in neighborhoods with more green spaces and that allow the realization of sports. Also the proximity to the school of our children (if we have them) influences, thinking that at some point they will be able to go alone walking or in a collective.
- House / apartment / PH
Another important point when making this decision is to consider what type of property we need. For this, we must think about how our family is composed. If there are children or elderly people, privilege properties that are on the ground floor to facilitate access. If we have pets, if we like ample spaces, if our home will also be our place of work and therefore must have a special room that we will use as an office, among other options. In addition, we depend on a fundamental factor that is present in our decisions: personality and tastes.
It is advisable if we like the aerated and bright spaces, to contemplate that the property has sufficient ventilation and luminosity. Are there internal lungs, patio or balcony, large windows or, on the contrary, is a small apartment, on the inside of the building, and without windows? Another element to evaluate in the choice of floors, is the visual or sound distraction that a neighborhood can cause us: for example, if you are a student, avoid the first floors, as they have a high intensity of noise and annoying distractions .
- Amenities: with or without
The third component of evaluation are the amenities that the building owns: if you like sports it is very important that you take into account if the property has a gym or pool. Also if you have children or you like to hold meetings with friends and family. A SUM and a grill would help you and save money on the rent of the room. If you have a car it is better that, for safety, you can have a garage or parking attendant, and a garage space for guests. It is also important that you think and evaluate the advantages of 24-hour surveillance.
- Know the neighborhood thoroughly
We advise you to visit the area. Take a tour to know the day and night movement, visit the shops, chat with neighbors, consult nearby services, transport and mobility access, nearby green spaces, hospitals and shopping centers.
- Make numbers as say the center Centric Barcelona apartments
The fifth practical advice is to analyze the feasibility of the project of moving and selecting the future property, especially if it is the first time that we are going to move.
It is vital to make a list of monthly expenses that include all services (electricity, gas, telephone, expenses, etc.) food and clothing, travel expenses, social work, sports and social, and an amount for contingencies. Review the benefits granted by the property in view. For example, there are properties that because of their central location or position are very expensive to rent, but we can reduce travel expenses and time since we have everything at hand. Or, we can strategically think about choosing a property near our children’s school to streamline routines, and save on travel expenses and times.
- State of the building
The sixth and final recommendation is to evaluate the age of the building, its maintenance, and how it affects the benefits of the house: the condition of the walls, ceilings and floors, if it has humidity. Check the condition of the electrical installations and plumbing to avoid future inconveniences. It is recommended to ask who lived previously and what use they gave to the property. Make a list of costs of remodeling and conditioning to evaluate the costs and benefits of moving. This will allow us to draw our own conclusions to negotiate the rent