When buying a house we all know the pitfalls, and our realtor will guide us through any other nuances of house purchase that we may be unaware of. However, as with everything else, fads and changing lifestyles can move the goal posts and catch us all out! With this in mind, here is a cautionary note if you find yourself looking at ex-rental properties.
Avoid Buying into Bats: A Thorough House Inspection Includes Checking for Sign of Bats
Twice now, I have spotted a bat in our home. My husband and I recently purchased this house. As careful, first-time buyers we made sure to dot all of our i’s and cross all our t’s. We hired a reputable building inspector and he spent hours checking into all possible or potential problems with our to-be home.
Beware of Being Fooled By Home Staging
According to a report just out, it is too easy to be fooled by home staging. Home staging is a term that we are gradually becoming familiar with. It is the idea that we try to create the best impression of our home when selling the house. It used to be just run the vacuum over it and do the dishes but nowadays there is a whole set of rules to follow!