{"id":9244,"date":"2013-09-08T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2013-09-08T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orlandorealtyconsultants.com\/?p=9244"},"modified":"2022-04-27T21:58:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T21:58:42","slug":"beginning-hunt-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orlandorealtyconsultants.com\/es\/beginning-hunt-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginning the hunt for a new home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re looking to rent a property or buy one, there are many things to consider when deciding to move home. Choosing a new home for yourself or your family is a lengthy process and it\u2019s not a decision to take lightly. A new home is a commitment and not just a financial one, so make sure you\u2019re aware of all the pitfalls of real estate before jumping in head-first. Whether you\u2019re new to the property market or just aren\u2019t really sure when it comes to renting, take a look at this guide before beginning the hunt for your new home.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to know exactly what you\u2019re looking for before calling up an estate agent or starting to look online. Consider what it is you need versus what it is you want. For example, if you have pets or kids it may be worth looking into properties with a garden. If you\u2019re living alone think about the extra space you might require \u2013 do you need an office or space bedroom? Make a list of what you\u2019ll need as well as a list of extras you might like, such as an extra bathroom or utility room. Try to keep your list to a minimum, especially if you\u2019re house-hunting on a budget. It would be nice to live in a five-bedroom detached house with a pool, but if it\u2019s not in your price range then don\u2019t consider it!<\/p>\n

The next area you want to look into is location. Try to pinpoint a couple of areas in which you wouldn\u2019t mind living. If you\u2019re moving with your family make sure you research local schools, libraries and the ease of public transport. It seems obvious, but the location is important. You may find the perfect house for you, but if it\u2019s too far out of the way for you to travel to work then it\u2019s probably not the right choice.
\nSafety is important and it\u2019s worth researching crime figures for areas that you might want to live in. Be aware that properties on streets with high levels of street crime may be cheaper, but at what cost to you and your family? Information about crime is readily available online, but don\u2019t let high figures put you off your perfect home. Choosing a property in a high-crime area doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019re going to become a victim, especially if you put in place anti-theft measures such as house alarms.<\/p>\n

There are now many ways you can source new homes that don\u2019t necessarily involve real estate agents<\/a>. Many landlords list their properties online without an agent so as to save on estate agent fees. While this can be beneficial to your wallet, as it also saves you paying a cut to the estate agent, there are many hazards of renting this way. If you\u2019re new to renting then make sure you\u2019re clued up about your rights as a tenant as well as what a landlord should provide. Before signing your name to any contract it may be worth having a professional have a look at it first. Things to be wary of include home insurance, deposit refunds, and where exactly your tenancy deposit is being housed. If you really aren\u2019t sure then finding a property through an estate agent may be the best choice for you, especially if you\u2019re new to renting. If you\u2019d prefer to deal with your landlord directly then make sure you\u2019re fully aware of all of your rights so as to avoid everything from minor quibbles to court cases!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re looking to rent a property or buy one, there are many things to consider when deciding to move home. Choosing a new home for yourself or your family is a lengthy process and it\u2019s not a decision to take lightly. A new home is a commitment and not just a financial one, so […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,21,282],"tags":[487,51,10],"class_list":["post-9244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-florida-real-estate","category-guest-blog-posts","tag-finding-a-new-home","tag-orlando-property-search","tag-orlando-real-estate-2"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t