The journey of discovering, buying or even building your dream home can be a thrilling adventure. With so much to consider, Devmco Realty’s Pamela Naidu shares insight and key criteria to look out for when choosing your ideal community and estate.
Positioning of the estate or home
The location and positioning of the property plays a crucial part in finding a home that will fit your unique lifestyle and day-to-day needs. Consider factors such as access to medical facilities, airports, road networks, good schooling and malls being nearby that will have an ongoing impact on your day-to-day requirements. Even restaurants and kid-friendly facilities onsite will add value to young families wanting to buy into estates without having to travel far from home.
Safety
Buying property within secure and managed precincts gives you the luxury of having peace of mind and additional layers of security all in one. Nowadays, especially for gated estates, a lot of time and money is put into the technology and infrastructure needed to ensure maximum safety and peace of mind for homeowners. This level of security is obviously a lot more expensive and, in some instances, unattainable to achieve when going it alone in a stand-alone home.
Form and function
Whether you are investing or renting in an area, the visual identity (form) and the character (function) of the estate matters. Examine things like landscaping, the roads, implementation of new resources and secure power. These are aspects you will have to comply with when it comes to the look and feel of your own home, so make sure it aligns with your modus operandi.
Quality of life
Striking an equal balance between work and leisure can feel almost impossible, especially if you have a busy professional life. More established communities – with convenient amenities and proximity to many essential facilities – can often be more appealing as they offer a work, play, live concept. Reviewing the variety of facilities on offer within an estate and whether they coincide with your preferred past times and that of your family are not to be overlooked as part of the whole package deal and type of community you’ll be surrounded by daily.
