{"id":930,"date":"2016-05-10T06:26:33","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T06:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koltepatil.com\/blog\/?p=930"},"modified":"2026-03-28T19:10:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T19:10:49","slug":"important-things-to-look-for-in-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/10\/important-things-to-look-for-in-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Things To Look For In A Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd9933;color:#dd9933\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd9933;color:#dd9933\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/10\/important-things-to-look-for-in-a-home\/#Neighbourhood_Matters_When_Buying_a_New_Home\" >Neighbourhood Matters When Buying a New Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/10\/important-things-to-look-for-in-a-home\/#Amenities_and_Specifications\" >Amenities and Specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/10\/important-things-to-look-for-in-a-home\/#Layout_and_Structure\" >Layout and Structure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Whether you are a first-time home buyer or looking to invest in your second property, you always want to make the best choice. Here are the important things to look for when <strong>buying a new home<\/strong> that will help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at the important things you need to check while buying a home:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neighbourhood_Matters_When_Buying_a_New_Home\"><\/span>Neighbourhood Matters When Buying a New Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Talk to those who live in the area so you can get information such as the crime rate, friendliness of people, standard of living and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;If you have children, check for quality of educational institutes in the vicinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Tally the amount of time it takes to get to your office or workplace from this new address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;Also check if the locality has good infrastructure such as good roads, flyovers, connectivity to prime areas of the city\/town, good hospitals, retail outlets, entertainment zones, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amenities_and_Specifications\"><\/span>Amenities and Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;In case of resale properties, check for possible leaks and cracks in the ceiling and walls of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Check the quality of bathroom specifications such as plumbing fixtures, shower\/tub, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Inspect the doors and windows to see if they are working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Check for amenities such as landscaped areas, club house, children\u2019s play area, jogging track, parking facilities, security, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Check for civic amenities such as water, electricity, etc. in the community and the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Layout_and_Structure\"><\/span>Layout and Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Think about whether you need a 2, 3 or 4 BHK home, how the space will be utilized and if it will fit your lifestyle now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Ensure the house accommodates your lifestyle. For instance, if you have children, think about whether you will be able to childproof the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;A home should have sufficent storage space to manage your posessions. Check if there is space to furnish your home appropriately, with essentials such as shelves or wall-units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;Check which direction the home faces. A home designed according to vaastu-shastra is considered to bring in luck and prosperity. Also, see if there is enough natural light and wind coming inside the house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/pune\/residential-properties\/ongoing\/life-republic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buying a new home<\/a>&nbsp;or a resale one, these tips will get you through the first inspection. Happy house hunting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koltepatil.com\/pune\">Kolte-Patil projects in Pune<\/a>. Verify RERA registration details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/maharera.maharashtra.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MahaRERA<\/a> official website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a first-time home buyer or looking to invest in your second property, you always want to make the best choice. 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