Location, location...

Posted Feb 18, 2008 @ 7:25 am, Viewed by 184 Visitors, Read 191 Times.


Yes, we all know that location does matter. It does not only determine the future market value of your house, but more important it sets pretty much the way of your everyday life for years to come. There are some issues you should not forget to consider when looking for the perfect location of your new home.
 

  • Noise and smell - Heavy traffic, fire station, construction works, gas station, factories nearby - you have to look out for these factors.
  • Visual Pollution - ball fields that play night games, power lines, radio and television towers, bus fleet parking spots, 24/7 shopping zones and big nightclubs are known to light up the skies at night.
  • Comute time - Ask yourself, How long does it take to reach your office, the nearby amenities, hopsitals or the centre?
  • Day vs. Night - some neighbourhoods have split personalities, so to say, as they can attract a completely different crowd at day compared to night. What might seem as a quiet and relaxed part of the town
  • Population - Some neighbourhoods might attract a younger crowd, while others are predominantly occupied by retired workers.
  • Crime rate - To check, call the local police department and ask them to provide you with details. Do your research on the Internet by typing in the name of neighbourhood and "crime statistics".

Jay Banks, your Vancouver realtor

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1 Responses to “Location, location...”

Good list. I suggest buyers talk to the police all the time. They are the only ones that can give a fair picture as to the crime in the area.

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