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Buying a home<\/b> is a very important decision and that is why, before doing it, we must take into account certain matters<\/b>. We know that finding the desired home is not an easy task, especially in cities like Madrid or Barcelona where new housing is scarce and second hand homes are quickly sold<\/b>. It is always said that if a good opportunity arises<\/b>, regarding the purchase of property, then we should not let it go<\/b>. If this happens, we must act quickly as we are all well aware of the situation of the real estate market in our country. However, it is also vital to think it over very well before taking this step<\/b>. We must never act precipitately because we could make mistakes which are not easy to solve. This is why, before we make the decision to buy property, it is convenient to stop and analyse some factors<\/b>. Some time ago, in this blog, we wrote about 5 considerations regarding the purchase of a house<\/a><\/b>. Today, we want to continue bringing to the table more issues that should be taken into account before buying a house<\/strong>. Let\u00b4s see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LIGHT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How many times have we said that light is the key factor in a house<\/a><\/strong>? A house with natural light is not only cheerful and cosy but it also produces the feeling of being much larger. When it comes to buying property, we must always think about the light<\/strong> and also take into account the orientation of the house<\/strong>. Houses facing south get the most light of all, whereas those facing north get the least. Obviously, the light orientation of the house is a determining factor. Nevertheless, in very warm areas it may not be interesting to get excessive light. In any case, a house must have light and therefore we must take into account its orientation before purchasing it<\/strong>. In this blog, we have already written an article about <\/a>the advantages of sustainable housing<\/a><\/strong>. In it, we spoke about the importance of making a commitment to preserving the environment<\/strong>. We also pointed out that having an energy-efficient house would mean huge savings<\/strong>. When it comes to purchasing a house, these circumstances should not be overlooked and that is why we recommend checking what kind of energy certificate it has<\/strong>. The Energy Performance Certificate<\/strong> is an official document, prepared by a technician, that will help us know the energy consumption of the property<\/strong>. We advise you to request it before purchasing property so as to know if it is energy-efficient<\/strong>. In addition, this certificate will help us get an idea of the annual expenses regarding heating or air conditioning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ARE WE GOING TO RENOVATE? DO WE FEEL COMFORTABLE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you like the house you are going to buy as it is, or do you want to have some building work done<\/strong>? What looks like a simple matter is very important because renovating any part of the house does not only mean an extra expense but also dedication<\/strong>. This is why it is essential to know if the house you are going to buy should be renovated. Obviously, we must also find out if the renovation we wish to do is feasible, as well as its cost. We want to add another factor which refers to the feeling that the property and the area conveys<\/strong>. We must feel comfortable and at ease with the house, the neighbourhood and the area. Not only will we live in a new house but also in a new area with new neighbours and that is why we must feel at home in our new residence and our new environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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