Researching A Neighbourhood

Why is it so Critical To Research?

Look before you Jump in to buy a new property, just because it appears to be good. You may really want to investigate in more depth to find the actual depths. One of the important points is knowing the neighbourhoods in such a way that you and your family should be comfortable to live in happily throughout their experience. Thus its said, when you invest in a property its not only investing in a space you will own but also the neighbourhoods you will pass through everyday.

Surrounding area is what security and direct impact depends on. Hence you must take this step as one of the key factor before you could sign in the agreement.

You may have one simple question in your mind, How To Go about it?

Answer: You can use multiple options for this, simply walk down or drive, you can also think about researching it online or simply seek advise from you real estate agents. As such there are various ideas.

1. If you are planning to Visit yourself, then try to be there in odd hours. This helps you find how does the area looks like when there is less number of people present.

2. Talk to some shopkeepers, neighbours, security guards. These are some people who can give the best and accurate advice. They are the ones who has experienced every single moment and hence There might be no other honest opinion than that from the local people.

3. Contact the local estate agent: Discuss with your local agent and ask them to give you a fair assessment of that place and also discuss the same with your appraiser to find out the actual value of your home and that area.

4. Make the most of Internet.

In Today's date each one us have made internet the best support which is used almost like a safety weapon. Which gives you multiple results to compare and gives the accurate informations, reviews from different people. This is why you can use the same tool to get better understanding about the project and its neighbourhood. You may want to refer Wikipedia that has the entire history, geography about most of the things you search on internet. A website of the housing project should also be able to give such valuable insights.

Now you know How to Investigate, now lets take another step, What To Investigate?

Until you don't know what are things you should be aware of, you will not be able to complete your search. This is extremely important for you to know. Some of the points you should look for is as follows:

1. Amenities:

The property you are planning, what are the amenities included in that project. Is there a Playground for your kids, is there swimming pool, Club House etc for your entertainment. Also check for landscaped surroundings which helps you breathe fresh air 24 X 7. Some of the other amenities that people are looking for in today's date are Sports facilities that helps them stay fit, Community and recreational centres which helps them to be a part of crowd. Gymnasium, Health club to help maintain a perfect body and most importantly Parking space, this has become the most important factor due to less of space in popular cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore etc.

2. Distance Between your Home & Workplace

Like most of them you will have the same wish to stay closer to your office. So if you are able to find such property that will help you stay at such a distance which gives you convenient and easy routes to travel then nothing like it. This will help you save your precious time a big time which is the major challenge for some of the major cities. This precious time can further be dedicated to your closed ones or you can use the same for your hobbies.

3. Infrastructures & Public Transports

While most of them owns a Personal Car & Bike, still its good to have a backup of public transports & infrastructures. So go out and check the nearby routes you will have to use on daily basis check some roads that easily connects to highway, railway, bus stops, airports etc. Don't forget to take a glance on small things which are actually a big thing. Such as well lit roads, nearby Police station, closest fire stations etc.

4. Schools & Colleges for your Kids:

Of course if you are planning a permanent stay with your family this is utmost important for your kids to stay closer to their schools, classes  or colleges. Because at time its goes to the level of frustration to arrange a pick & drop service. Else you may end up taking leaves or half day to your office. Not only this but also staying closer to such surrounding helps your property gain demand in price while selling it off if required.

5. Traffic & Noise:

Why invest in such a place which might never give you peace, which might never help you reach your home in shortest possible time. So ensure that wherever you invest, there should be atleast some natural green area and peace available, keeping in mind about the easy to travel distance between home to communication centres. So that, while you get to stay in peace and close to nature, you should also be close to your daily required destinations.

6. Crime rates:

This is something which is additional step for your research. Because "Prevention is better than Cure" There is no security required more than realising that you are located in one of the safest area. So you should be well aware about the crime rates of the particular area which will help you make wise decisions. Internet surfing should help you get informations like this.

Now that you've become an expert to take best decisions with the help of above information, which itself is worth saving lacs of rupees. You can go ahead share it with your friends, colleagues or other relatives.

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