Check out these 3 things when planning to buy a house

Everything from cost, carpet area, construction material, locality, safety, builder's track record and miscellenous things matter a lot.

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Making purchase of a house can be a big task if you are not well-informed about the options available to you. Everything from cost, carpet area, construction material, locality, safety, builder's track record and miscellaneous things matter a lot.

Especially for middle class buyers, it's a one time affair and hence should be done judiciously. Here are these three points which will help you in making a good decision when planning to buy a house.

1.First and foremost, you should prepare a database or a list of possible housing options in the area of your preference. It's advisable that you visit the site. You can also research about the builder and his track record so far. Nowadays reviews about any builder are easily available online. It will give you a clearer picture about their work and projects. You must be clear about your budget, foremost priorities and requirements right from the word go.

2. Always research about the project which interests you in detail. Many times there are certain hidden costs associated with the project. So better to learn about them at the start. Also you must be clear with the payment plans right at the beginning.

3. Last but not least, you must check the security measures in the housing complex.It's better if entire area is under CCTV surveillance.