What to Invest in When Buying New Property
Saturday, August 26, 2017, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Whether it’s a new home or office building, buying property can be an expensive, and at times, a scary proposition.
It’s always important to do your research when buying any new place, in order to make sure its right for your needs and a smart financial decision. However, the decisions don’t end once you’ve finally signed the contract.
Unless you were lucky and found the absolute perfect home, land, or office, it is likely that there will be at least some changes, repairs, and upgrades needed.
While remodeling the bathrooms or putting an additional garage on are things that might have to wait, all the following items are definitely something you’ll want to think about making an immediate investment in.
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Landscaping
The exterior of a building is the first thing most people see. It’s never a bad idea to consider putting a bit of time and money into ensuring your landscaping and exterior looks the part. This not only includes reseeding or laying down sod to improve the lawn, but also smaller items such as planting trees or flowers or upgrading the irrigation system.
For businesses, making sure your landscaping is professional is a good way to attract new customers or help convince people that your company is trustworthy and reliable.
Similarly, homeowners will also find improving their landscaping and yard makes a more attractive home and even a more expanded outdoor space with outdoor rooms or patios.
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Better Security
Burglaries are constantly on the rise, which means every homeowner and business owner needs to carefully consider their building security or risk becoming the next in an ever-expanding line of burglary victims.
Windows and doors are obviously the most common points of entry for thieves, so you’ll definitely want to consider installing window locks and potentially upgrading to high-security door locks.
Of course, having a home security package installed will provide you with the greatest level of protection. In this case, it’s a good idea to look for a system that includes not only standard magnetic window and door alarms, but also shatter, motion, and vibration sensors.
With a security system, you’ll be able to rest confident that the authorities will immediately be notified should someone try to break in. As well, you’ll gain the benefit of a high-decibel alarm that will usually scare away all but the most-determined thieves.
Businesses can also benefit for the same type of security system, which can be further improved with the addition of security cameras.
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Improved Energy Efficiency
If your new property is older, it is definitely worth considering its overall energy efficiency. Installing new energy efficiency windows is an easy way to cut down on heat loss/gain and thus improve your building’s efficiency.
You may also want to consider having any older, less efficient appliances replaced with newer, more efficient models if you have the money.
Similarly, it’s always a good idea to have your HVAC system inspected to ensure it’s in good working order and not wasting tons of energy.
By taking a few simple steps to improve the energy efficiency of your new property, you might be able to drastically reduce your energy bills. This obviously makes this one of the best investments you can make in your new property since these upgrades will eventually pay for themselves over time by saving you on your energy costs.
At the end of the day, what you decide to do with your new property is entirely your choice. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with deciding that you’re fully satisfied and choosing not to invest in anything. Nonetheless, if you truly want to get the most out of your new property, you should at least consider making some of these important changes.
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Eileen O’Shanassy is a freelance writer and blogger based out of Flagstaff, AZ. She writes on a variety of topics and loves to research and write. She enjoys baking, biking, and kayaking. Check out her Twitter @eileenoshanassy.
