Choosing a home is on most occasions based on emotions.

New home owners talk of feeling a direct connection and falling in love as soon as they walk through the door of a particular property but are later deterred by extra repairs.

Do not let this change your mind and walk away: they might be cheap and easy to adjust.

The property is older than you expected

Do not turn away from buying a house simply because the house appears older than you expected. The main advantage of old homes is that they are constructed with quality materials. An older home will have repairs but after you modernize it, you will have a house full of character and charm.

Wrong wall colours

Do not fail to purchase a house simply because the paint choice is not up to your standards. Painting a house is cheap, and it can be done within a few hours. Cracks indicate that the foundation of the house has shifted. On the other hand, small cracks in an old house should not cause major concern, they can be easily fixed at a low cost, and you will have your perfect dream house.

Low water pressure

Flash the toilets and turn on all the taps. The reason behind this is to check the water pressure and confirm whether all drains are in working condition. But do not be deterred by low water pressure because plumbers are readily available, and they don’t charge that much.

Kitchen appliances and accessories doesn’t meet your tastes

The kitchen is the main room of a house. If the appliances do not meet your expectations, you can come up with a timeline to replace them. Old kitchen appliances should not be a deal breaker.

Improper furniture arrangement

Sometimes, you can find the perfect house but the furniture arrangement is not up to your standards. This is not a big deal since you can arrange the furniture the way you want. It is fun to try different arrangements.

Privacy

If you find the house lacks privacy from the neighbours, you can simply install a taller fence for extra privacy or plant a lovely hedge around your yard.

Stick to your first impressions. If you fell in love with a house in the first instance, do not let the repairs and changes prevent you from finalising the deal.

[Featured image by Alberto Carrasco-Casado]