Choosing a home location

Posted By: Nyumba Imara on 30th of October 2012

I am seated on front veranda of a yet to be completed piece of architectural innovation, watching the construction crew returning from lunch break for the afternoon session. The struggle in my mind is huge; putting together content for next article. Ideas are scarce and collecting words together seems to be a challenge. The front view of the three- bedroom family house is awesome sloping gently towards lowland leafy with vegetation and acacia trees blending together with other tree species and raising gently to a public school and homesteads strewn far away to horizon. A weak buzz of traffic on a busy highway, birds chirping nearby as gentle afternoon breeze blows in my direction. This is an ideal location for any family house. A prospective home owner has to consider a number of factors when choosing and buying a piece of land to set up a family house. Listed below are some of the most important :- • Accessibility- The land should be served by at the very least, with an all weather road to ensure easy access all year round. • Security- An organised security set-up within the neighborhood is necessary for any home. A night guard can also be engaged for extra security. Back- ups from local police and private security providers is an added advantage. • Availability of water- Water is a necessary component during and after construction. Piped water, shallow well, borehole, stream or river are good sources of this precious commodity.. • Availability of building materials- The nearer the distance to source of materials, the cheaper the construction cost. However, only the best quality must be used for construction. • Nearness to amenities- A shopping center, church, school, bank to name but a few are ideal for provision of related services. • Availability of electricity. • Type of soil- Its more cost effective to build in red soil than in black cotton soil. • Local authority regulations- Land in around major towns and cities is leased by respective local authorities to residents for a period of time. This is an added cost above purchase price as one has to pay annual rates. Land in agricultural areas is freehold, meaning that it is totally owned by the holder of title deed. It is always advisable to ascertain the nature of land before any transaction. A search in the land registry is recommended. Notwithstanding, a good relationship with neighbors is vital for long-term peaceful co- existence. Dispute resolution mechanisms are necessary to sort out conflicts. To the prospective home owner, you will never go wrong if you make the right decision. For more insights on property and construction, handymen contacts near you, visit our full site at www.fundimjanja.com