Future Proofing Your Choice Of Home

A house is a major purchase so it makes sense to ensure it meets your lifestyle needs both now and into the future.

• What size section to you need?
• Is there room for children’s play equipment?
• Do you have the time to spend on a lovely big garden?
• Do you like gardening?
• How may bedrooms do you want/need?
• Where are the closest shops/dairy?
• Where is the nearest bus stop?
• What are the schools like in the area?
• Will the children need to change schools?
• Is the house on a busy road?
• Are there lots of steps to and in the house?
• Is there room for personal space for teenagers and their parents?
• Where is the nearest park/playground?
• How many bathrooms do you want/need?

Think about your needs in five to ten years time and how they may change in that time.

• Family size – more children, children becoming teenagers, children leaving home
• Physical capabilities – getting older, frail, loss of driver’s licence

Other considerations include:

• Potential for extension for the house
• Good sun
• Off street parking and garaging – how many vehicles need garaging?
• Close to work place
• Type of heating/cooking you prefer – gas, electrical, log fire
• Low/easy maintenance
• Your ability to do maintenance jobs yourself – painting and renovations
• The overall tone of the neighbourhood

Once you have an idea of your needs in a house and what your priorities are, now and in the future this will assist you in choosing the house of your dreams.