Wishing to buy your dream residence but not certain where and how to start looking? Tons of people wonder what’s most necessary when buying a house. If you are stuck too, don’t worry.

Going on a house hunt can be daunting. You are not sure what you should be looking for exactly. You just want a home within your budget. Sometimes you set out in search of the perfect home, knowing precisely what you want. You look for elements such as outdoor space, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, or air conditioning but none of the real estate in Nairobi you’ve seen appeals to you.

Looking for a home is never straightforward. In the end, you need to make some choices based on what is available. Some people may be tricked into buying a place by just presenting a few appealing features such as price and size but to get an ideal townhouse in Kenya, you should think about the following factors whenever you visit a house.

Location and Site:

The location is the one aspect of your home that you cannot change once you buy it. It may be difficult to find a home in your desired area so to find the next best place, consider:

1. your work location and travelling routes
2. access to malls, hospitals, parks and restaurants
3.  Noise from neighbours and traffic
4. nearby transport.

Take a walk or go for a drive so you get an idea of the area and what you will be seeing if you decide to settle there.

Some aspects of the site that you should consider include whether it has a good view, are the neighbours’ houses too close, is there enough natural light or too much of it, what is the access to the driveway like and is the garden suitable for activities like gardening and safe for kids to play?

To get you started on finding your dream townhouse in Kenya, the location is an excellent place to start.

Neighbourhood

The neighbourhood is essential because they are the people who will drop by from time to time, the people you will see often when you step outside. You should try to find out if they are noisy people who throw a lot of parties or are more peaceful.

Are they the kind who pollute the area by not disposing of their trash properly or do they take care of their area well?

Lastly, you need to consider if it is a child-friendly or pet-friendly place or do a lot of dangerous incidents happen.

You can ask these questions so that you know about the people you could potentially be living next to because if they are not nice or safe, it could prove to be problematic to you.

Property Condition and Repairs

When you visit the real estate in Nairobi, you should assess the property’s condition, inside and outside. Check the type of flooring and quality of the materials such as the wood used in the cupboards and doors, tiles and sanitary ware fixed in the bathroom, the lighting fixtures and fans etc.

The reason behind this is that it will help you need to know if there is room for improvement. Usually houses with faults are available at a chapter price but their repair can be costly. They include a damaged roof, plumbing leaks, unsuitable windows etc.

No house is perfect, so don’t be discouraged if there are a few faults. Changes such as paint, hardware and landscape are generally affordable and easy to do and you get to bring your personal touch into the home.

Home Style and Comfort

Home styles vary from person to person. Some people prefer simplistic, rustic, futuristic or extravagant designs.  Some customers like fireplaces because of the cosiness and warm feeling it gives and others. Some like large windows and sunroofs as they love the natural light. Wall textures are also included like do you prefer brick-type walls or paint with special texture and design?

You should also be on a special look for things related to your hobbies and see how they can help you be happy in the house or apartment. For example, if you like cooking, check if the kitchen is exactly as you want it or not. There is a wide range of designs available to meet the needs of different people.

Check out a variety of townhouses in Kenya, whether it be online or visit the properties in person, to see what appeals to you. You can live in comfort once you get a better idea of what home style suits you.

Rooms and Storage

People usually stay in a home for almost a decade before selling. So when you’re on the lookout for a new place, think about your long-term goals and whether that real estate in Nairobi is fulfilling them or not.

This includes considering new family members or guests, working from home, or renting to a roommate. Look out for the number of rooms and bathrooms and if they are sufficient for your plans.

Furthermore, if you like having some gym equipment at home or want to store sports supplies or holiday decorations, then make sure there is enough space to keep it all. If you have a lot of clothes, do check out the closet area.

If you aren’t careful about this, you might have to take some space from your living room or bedroom and might make it crowded.

Quality of schools

If you are looking for a townhouse in Kenya as a family with kids, you should check out the schools in the area, whether they are close enough to walk to, safe and clean and also reputable. If you choose an area without checking out the quality of the public and private schools there, you will have to get them into a distant school and it is difficult and costly for people when they have a house and school which are not close vicinity.

Size and Price

Finally, the size and price of the house are the most important. If you like spacious homes, you should ask for details about the sizes of the entire floor, each room and bathroom, kitchen and living room.

Secondly, price is an essential factor because after buying, your expenses do not end there. You have the living expenses like electrical bills, taxes, insurance etc. So when you consider buying a place you should think about the rest of your budget.

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