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Before you go househunting in Ottawa, you should think about what you need and want in a house. While viewing homes, you should make notes about those you may be seriously interested in.
Design issues - renovations, enough yard space, room to grow?
Things to consider should include the following:
- Is there enough room to live comfortably, including growth of your family and property?
- Does the floor plan suit your family's style of living?
- Are there enough bathrooms?
- How do the appliances compare to what would be optimal?
- Make a list of all decor you would like to change.
- Consider what you may want to do with the yard.
- Ample room for more than one car?
Location issues - quiet suburb, nearby amenities, good access?
Neighborhood elements you may want to assess:
- Schools, kindergartens, daycare and parks
- Shopping and business services
- Entertainment and outdoor activities (especially for children)
- Crime statistics/general safety
- Public transport - frequent, convenient and nearby?
- Commuting to and from work/traffic congestion
- Noise levels eg traffic, trains, especially at night
- Pollution eg smog/fumes/smells from nearby traffic/industry
- Ambiance - does the neighborhood have a good "feel"?
- How well other homes and property are taken care of
See also our page on home inspections.
Need more real estate buying advice?
Jump straight to other Buyer Help guides, tools and features
- 7 steps in buying a home
- Online house and property listings
- House and property auto-search
- Things to consider when buying a home
- Checklist of costs when buying a home
- Mortgage payment calculator
- Personal financial considerations
- Home inspections
If you have any questions about buying homes or property, you can send Dale Kantymir a message.
