7 Important Questions All M’sians Must Ask Before Buying Their Next House

Buying our first, second or third home is exciting; but of course, moving into a new area, meeting new neighbours and making new memories in this new place can be a terrifying thing as well. You want to make sure you’re spending your money’s worth on a good home where you and your family can live comfortably, right? Well, if you’re planning on looking for a new place anytime soon, here are a few questions you should ask before making that downpayment!

1. What kind of materials were used to construct the roof of the house?

Source: EastmanRoofing

2. How long do I plan to stay in this house?

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For many of us, the moment we buy a house, it usually means we plan to stay there long-term; and if that’s the case for you, you might want to consider if there are enough rooms and bathrooms available and if it’s strategically located. And to do that, make sure you remember to take these things into consideration:

• Possible future additions to your family (kids, pets, etc.)
• Possible change in jobs/office location next time
• Number of parking spaces needed in your house
• If your elderly parents were to live with you, are there clinics or hospitals nearby in case of emergencies?

3. Is the design of the house / nearby facilities special-needs friendly? 

Source: City of Elmina

Simple things like ramps in the porch, light switches placed at lower heights or doors that slide left to right instead of the usual push/pull types are all something to take note of too.

4. What direction is your house facing?

Source: Daily

By direction, we’re referring to North, South, East or West, because depending on where you’re facing, you could either end up with a gorgeous view or be stuck with the scorching sun glaring right into your home. In fact, those living in houses facing East or West will usually have to endure the painful glare of the morning and afternoon sun.

So, be on the lookout for houses facing North or South instead!

5. Is there going to be proper security provided for your housing area?

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This is extremely important because having a proper guardhouse as well as auxiliary police and alarm systems ready can help prevent theft and robbery a great deal. Additionally, houses that come with built-in grilles for all windows and sliding doors are another plus point! These won’t only give you peace of mind – especially if you live alone or have kids with you – but it saves you quite a huge sum of money too!

6. Does flooding occur often in the area and will it affect your house? 

Source: StraitsTimes

While many of us are pretty sharp when it comes to making sure the structure of the house and everything inside it is in tiptop condition, we often forget to check on the surroundings. One thing many people overlook is the issue of flooding. What’s more, our PMS weather and not-so-great drainage system is not such a great combo either.

So, before you choose the house of your dreams, remember to find out whether or not your area has a history of flooding issues!

7. Are there going to be green spaces available in the area? 

Source: TimeOut

Well, now that you know some of the crucial things to look out for before buying your next house, here’s a place that you might want to consider that checks all the right boxes!

We’re referring to Elmina Green 1 located in the award-winning City of Elmina township!

Source: City of Elmina

Source: City of Elmina

• Aluminium sisalation foils under the roof tiles to reflect heat and mineral wool insulation above the ceiling of your home for comfortable indoor temperatures
• An interior layout that’s inclusive and special-needs friendly (meant for a multigenerational living)
• Column-free car porches for those who own two cars or more
• A 2,700-acre forest reserve nearby
• A 300-acre Elmina Central Park, which doubles as a flood mitigation pond to store excess water and prevent flooding
• A 90km jogging and cycling track
• A 21-acre lake park with a picturesque Tecoma Walk that when in bloom, will feel and look like Sakura season in Japan (bonus: residents will not need to pay a single cent for the maintenance of this place)
• A Community Garden where those with green fingers can plant their own greens
• Multiple tiers of security, including built-in grilles, alarm systems, auxiliary police and more

That’s not all! There’s still plenty that’s up and coming in and around the City of Elmina, including the construction of DASH highway, major hypermarkets, and so forth. Wah, I want to live here also leh! Well, in case you’d like to check this place out, the final phase of Elmina Green 1 will officially open to the public on 27 October 2018!

Location: Elmina Pavilion, Persiaran Eserina, Elmina East Sek U16, 40160, Shah Alam, Selangor.

Make sure you drop by and check this place out before it sells out (and it will sell out fast, just FYI). Don’t say we bojio!

Find out more about Elmina Green 1 here!