If you ask any experienced property agent for the top three factors in real estate, the answer would be an emphatic Location, Location and Location!
How to choose the right location for your dream home?
Yes, Location is THE most important aspect while building a house. The choice of improper location has the power to make the life in a house disastrous, however beautiful it may be. Choosing a location need not be restricted to the basic requirement of friendly neighborhood or access to basic amenities alone. But it includes much more subtle aspects which when comes together gives you a dream home.
6 factors to consider to choose the right location for your dream home
Our long years of experience at Viya short lists following factors that one should consider before you choose the right location for your dream home:
Dimensions of the Property
The land should be able to cater to every single need of the owner, including future expansion plans. The land area has to be sufficient enough for car parking, garden, kids play area, well and waste management, apart from the main building.
Moreover, Kerala Building Rules instructs a construction to leave enough space from road on all sides of the building to impart good living conditions for every one in the neighborhood.
The width of elevation is determined by the shape of the property. Hence, ensure that the frontage of the property matches with your planned elevation.
The Indian science of architecture, Vaastu Shastra recommends rectangular or square shaped plots as ideal ones to build houses. Also, a land with road facing East, North, West or South is considered best. Vaastu advises to avoid plots where a road or passage ends, as it makes an uncomfortable living space.
Terrain and Soil Quality
Coming to the terrain, a site located on an elevated place, leveled with uniform slopes provide desired drainage of rain water. Possibility of proper drainage system avoids chances of water-logging in the plot. In some places especially with clay soils, a spell of heavy rains can result in floods. Such locations are not suitable for building a house as it can damage the construction and can create health concerns for the occupants.
The soil has to be suitable for construction and carrying out operations. Poor quality soil demands the need for additional elements to strengthen the foundation, resulting in higher cost of construction. Fertile soil that supports and sustains vegetation is most appropriate as a human habitat.
Availability of Water
Water is the prerequisite for any living organism to flourish. Having a natural water source like lake, stream or river in the neighborhood increases the chances of availing water in the location. A keen check on the possible water sources in the property can guarantee water supply throughout the year.
Sometimes, the water dug out from wells turn out to be stinky, colored or non potable due to the presence of harmful chemicals. Groundwater contamination happens usually in case of sites with a history of hazardous wastes dump, landfills and excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides (for an agricultural land). Investigation on the quality of water in the neighborhood and history of that area can give a quick knowhow of the same.
Socio-Economic Factors
A location that is closer to workplace and which offers suitable modes of transport eases the commuting experience for the family. Having schools, hospitals, recreational centers and shopping arenas in the neighborhood enriches the living conditions.
The site should also have easy access to public amenities like electricity and telephone. If an electric post is not available in that area, additional work to get one sanctioned from KSEB and erected at extra cost awaits.
House construction can proceed unhindered if the materials for construction are easily available in the vicinity. This can further bring down the construction cost by reducing the transport time.
Friendly Neighborhood
A social and friendly neighborhood belonging to people of identical status in the society can impart a happy life forever in a new home. Living in communities nurture kids upbringing and give individuals an opportunity to network with like minded people. In addition to these, a residential location has to be safe and secure. Checking for crime rates in that locality can give a fair idea of the safety of that place.
Site Habitability
The location is not inhabitable if it falls in an industrial belt. This is because the waste and fumes from there can adversely affect the health of the occupants. Check out the location history and if it was a dumping yard, it is not ideal for good living conditions. Also, it is wise not to build a house in earthquake or land sliding prone zone. Over and above all, look for the pollution rate in the air to see if the plot is really habitable.
Choosing a location is crucial while building a home. And getting it right aligns many of the house construction processes in place. It is always wise to go for professional guidance to cover all aspects related to the site.
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