The property market can be an absolute minefield for first time buyers and even some of the more experienced buyers. With so many different options it can be difficult to know where you should be looking. Even once you do know where you want to get, there are still a number of things to look out for while you’re house hunting. In this blog, we explore 5 properties and why they should be avoided.

House 1: The old ‘fixer upper’

This is a property that has been neglected for some time. The owners have been waiting and waiting for the value of the property to increase and finally managed to get their dream price. A lot of work has to be done to the property, but they will start planning their renovations instantly and they will do everything they can to get the money that they need to do the renovation. This is a big gamble, the type of gamble that could cost you plenty of money. A lot of people fall into the trap of thinking that they can make money on a property, but you have to remember that is all based on potential. What happens if you have no potential to make money off of it? Then you’re stuck with a property that will be hard to sell and you will have lost a lot of money.

House 2: No parking

Parking is a big issue in most property prices. You need to be able to get in the property, park your vehicle and get out again. If the property doesn’t have parking and you have to find street parking, then the property is too far from the city or you will have to pay for a private parking spot, the price of the house will drop.

House 3: The problem with neighbours

In this house, the property is not really bad. It is quite spacious and has a lot of things you might need. However, it is the neighbours that you need to worry about. Yes, the house might be great. But the person living next door is not. After living there for just a few months, you realize that you have a neighbour who does not have any respect for your privacy. One night you can hear them having a party and the music is just too loud. So, you call the police to complain. However, this is not the end of it. The next day, you find out your neighbour has called the police and said that you were the one making the noise. You can’t help but wonder: Why do I have to deal with such a troublesome person?

House 4: The split level

Split level houses are often large in size, and this is something that is always a positive for many people, but for others it can be quite a negative. Split levels are often very hard to renovate and often require a lot of space to be put into them to make them look good. If you’re looking for a house that is going to fit your growing family and is going to be easy to renovate, this is definitely the property you should be avoiding.

If you’re thinking about buying a house, you might want to steer clear of the split level. Sure, it’s a bit of a strange name for the property, but what’s far more worrying is the way the split level house can affect your personal and financial life. The split level property is mainly found in suburban areas and tends to be used to house larger families. This means that the home will often be large, with many rooms, a large kitchen and a large yard. While these properties do tend to be a good value for money, they are often lacking in some of the smaller features you might have come to expect from a more modern home.

House 5: The noisiest place in town

One of the biggest problems that you can come across when house hunting is noise. It could be other people, traffic or even the neighbors dog barking. But the last thing you want to be worrying about when you move into your new home is noise. There are a number of things that you can do to reduce the noise pollution in your home and make it a more enjoyable place to live in. One of the most important things to consider is insulation. Insulation can be added to the walls and the doors to help reduce the noise that comes in from outside.

We hope you enjoyed our article about the 5 properties to avoid. With this knowledge, we know that you can make the most of your property search. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start searching for your perfect property! If you want to learn more about any of the properties mentioned, please feel free to contact us anytime at Realtorgurdipkaur@hotmail.com. Thank you for reading, we are always excited when one of our posts is able to provide useful information on a topic like this!