Buying Beachfront Property

There is nothing better than sitting on your porch after a hard day at work looking at the soothing water of the ocean.  This is one of the reasons that so many people love living on the beach.  If you are considering buying beach front properties there are certain things that you need to consider first.  One consideration is to make sure that the home is not too old because being on or near the beach, these homes are undergoing constant wear and tear due to high winds and salty air. 

When it is time to look at beachfront properties, you should hire a local real estate agent that has knowledge of the area.  They will be able to suggest the best properties that will be within your budget.  The real estate agent can help you avoid buying a home in areas that are prone to floods, storms, and high tides.  Using a real estate agent may help you negotiate a better price.

When looking at beach front properties do not just buy a place based on the real estate agent’s recommendation.  Make sure that it is located in the right area such as not being in an area that is overcrowded or too isolated.  You also need to check out public transportation, grocery and department store locations, schools, medical facilities including a hospital, how close you are to your place of work, and more.

When you find a beach front home you like investigate the home.  Try to talk to neighbors to see what type of neighbors you will have and the neighborhood you might be living in, ask if the area is prone to flooding, is a high crime area, etc.  You should also order a Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (C.L.U.E.) report from your insurance agency.  This will give you a five-year history of the house.  You should also ask for a natural hazard disclosure report.

Look at the size of the beach home to make sure that it will fit your family now and in the future.  Do not purchase a larger home than you can afford.  Before buying beach front properties, it is advisable to have it surveyed by a geological surveyor or local building agency to make sure that the home is on stable land.  The inspector will also check the ventilation, plumbing, foundation, etc to make sure that it is sound and a good investment.  With most beach front properties, the home should be elevated,  especially if the home is located on the shorefront to help protect it from flooding and high tides.  

Doing your research and take your time before buying beach front properties will help to ensure that you get the best deal for your money.

Why Owning A Home In Kolkata Is Now A Reality

One thing that has always scared potential home owners stiff is the matter of affordability. If this has been your Achilles' heel, there is good news for you. There have been changes in matters of land ownership and acquisition in Kolkata that has seen an eruption of a number of affordable real estate Kolkata projects which is good news to every potential home owner. This especially goes hand in hand with the development of southern Kolkata with the government planning great infrastructural developments so as to open up the city further south.  

There has been for along time a demand for affordable housing within the range of many workers and property developers have come up to fill in the gap, thanks to the affordability of land and the availability of commuting facilities to all parts of the suburban regions. For many years in the past there was a great disparity between the demand and supply in this particular segment but not any more; the supply-demand mismatch is now a thing of the past and as a result, both property developers and buyers have something to smile about. This is the reason real estate agents are now experienced increased closures which means more business for them.
  
Property developers are currently targeting the suburbs as a result of the availability of affordable land. The area has been earmarked for a number of infrastructural projects and as result, there are many job opportunities for middle income workers to join the up coming IT Hub in Kolkata. There are also many government employees and small business owners who are ready to grab any housing projects that are coming up. Most people are willing to compromise having a home in these areas because they don't mind travelling a small distance as long as they have a home they can call their own. The market that has lied low for some time now is picking up with many of the new properties hitting the market. This means that for anyone who has always wanted to own apartments in Kolkata, this is the time.