Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Planning Tips to Build Your First House



Planning to build your home is an altogether thrilling experience. You get to craft something from scratch which suits your personality and needs down to a tee. Of course, there are a few things that you are going to need to think about when it comes to building your first house. We are going to cover a few of those tips in this post.

Work with an experienced architect
Sure. All architects will have gone through a considerable amount of training. However, you should still put the effort into ensuring that you select the right architect for the job. Each architect has their little quirks when it comes to building design. While one, for instance, may be experienced in creating ‘period-style’ properties, another may be decent at modern properties. Take a look at their portfolio to see if they meet your needs.
    You will need to meet with a few different architects to get a feel for how they work and learn what they can bring to the project. You want to know that the architect is going to be receptive to your ideas but also know that they are going to nip your thoughts in the bud if they are not feasible.

Budget
Building a house is expensive. You are going to need to plan well. You should also have some extra cash put aside because your will encur more cost than you had originally thought. Budget overruns are not an exception to the rule; they are the norm. There are plenty of people out there who have half-finished homes because their project ran over budget and they didn’t have resources to tap into. Do not let this be you.

Size of the property
When you are planning your property, you should not just be planning for the ‘now.' You should be planning for the future. Sure, you may have a family of three right now, but is your property suitable for a family of five if you decide to expand? Chances are, as your family grows, it is unlikely that you are going to want to sell the home that you poured a ton of resources and effort into.

Plan for the property to be green
Planning a house to be ‘green’ from the start is far more cost-effective than adapting an older house to be ‘green’. So, make sure you plan to ensure that it is both water and energy efficient. It will save you a whole lot more money in the long run. In addition to this, if you do opt to sell the property at a later date, you will be able to command a far higher price for it.

Landscape
Do not just focus on the actual building when it comes to planning. Pay attention to the land that surrounds the property. Do you want paths? Where do you want the greenery to go? Do you wish to plan for a flower bed or even a vegetable patch? It is these little things which help to improve the look of property.

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