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Things to Think about When Buying your First Family Home

Buying a property is a huge decision, especially if you’re planning on moving your entire family! Moving with your loved ones can bring added pressures to this already stressful time, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to finding the right house for you. Here are some of the things you’ll need to consider before beginning the search for your new family home.-    Communication is the key to a successful family move. Even if you think your little ones are too young to fully understand the prospect of moving house, it’s important you include them when it comes to discussing and preparing for the house move.  Try sourcing children’s books about moving house to ease your little ones into the idea. Children can take the idea of moving house very badly, so make sure you’re involving them as much as possible so they don’t feel isolated, or as though their opinions don’t matter.-    Sit down with your loved ones and make a list of not only the things they need, but also what they might want. Think about the necessary things like education services and hospitals, but don’t forget the fun things like local shopping centres and the availability of leisure activities too. You don’t want to upset anyone in your home by taking them to an area they really dislike! Get everyone’s opinions if you’re moving with the whole family – though you might be the one in charge of the financial aspect, your family need to be comfortable and happy with any decisions made!-    If you’re moving with the family then you’re going to need to think about their safety. Properties with fully-fitted burglar alarms are great, but don’t forget that you can easily have things like this installed off your own back. If you’re wary of your budget then you don’t necessarily have to go for the most expensive and safety-conscious home. You’ll be able to replace and windows, doors and locks fairly cheaply, so don’t be afraid of buying cheap with plans to renovate or repair! -    Look into crime figures for the streets you’re looking at to ensure you’re moving your children into a safe neighbourhood. You may find the perfect house at a bargain price and be willing to compromise if the area isn’t the most desirable, but this is something to discuss with your whole family. -    Take the time to explore your potential new surroundings. Are there many children in your neighbourhood? How far away is the local supermarket? Are there any schools in walking distance? These are all important things to consider. You don’t want to make any mistakes when it comes to area – you might think that getting up early to drive your children to school every day is worth having such a nice house, but make sure you’re thinking things like this through practically! This is especially true for households with only one car, or if you’re planning on commuting to work.-    It’s also important that the services in your new area are up to scratch. How well-regarded are the schools in your potential new neighbourhood? Will your child be getting the best education possible? Do you research so as to provide the best care for you and your family.