The most crucial things a home buyer should know before buying a home.

1. 10
Things every home
buyer should know

2. It’s the most
important
decision involving
all your savings

3. MAKE THE
RIGHT
DECISION

4. Know your
requirements
#1
Evaluate the size of your house
based on your needs , lifestyle
& space required for your
family today and in future

5. Choose an ideal
location
#2
Distance to work, school &
frequently visited places
Connectivity to key city areas
Availability of public
transport facilities

6. Is the area Liveable?
#3
Check for Availability of essentials
like schools, grocery stores, health
care facilities, parks, clean roads
and well maintained sewage
network

7. Choose what is right
for you
#4
Ready to move in, Under
construction & Resale
properties
Do enough research and don’t
hesitate to negotiate

8. Gauge the developer
#5
Check their past projects,
enquire with brokers &
read reviews on blogging
sites.
Visit the project site

9. Know your house before
it is built
#6
Check the specifications of all
materials used & ask for samples.
Have a clear idea about the carpet
area, built-up area & super built-up
area

10. Understand what you are
paying for ?
#7
Ask the developer for a breakup
of all the charges & additional
charges like stamp duty,
registration charges

11. Financing your home
#8
Maximum home loan amount is
80% - 90% of home cost
Best home loan = After comparison
on fixed and floating rates of
interest

12. Buying an old property?
#9
Check for mortgage or property dues.
Documents : Tax paid receipts , nonencumbrance certificate, sanctioned
plans, approvals clearance &
occupancy certificate.

13. Be legally correct..
#10
Is the sale agreement
registered on a government
stamp paper.
Are the registration charges
applicable as per current
state?

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