Everyone wants to have their own home. Some choose to construct of their house instead of buying a newly built home. Here are some points to remember when you are planning to construct your home.
• Budget
Thinks of how much you can afford to construct your dream house. You may need a financial assistance from bank or financing institution through construction loan or mortgage loan. It is important established your budget to fit for your house construction as well as the cost of site location.
• Location
Of course, you need to choose a site for your house before planning for house design and floor plan or other details. Some factors to consider in terms of choosing a location includes soil condition, drainage, electrical and water supplies, zoning, accessibility of the place, subdivision rules if it is a subdivision, neighborhood, safety, etc.
• Designer and Contractor
Select a designer preferably a professional like architect to design your house. Choose an designer or contractor that has good reputation. Get reference from your friends and family or visit previous work and know their previous clients.
• Floor Plan and House Specification
It is very important to tell your designer or architecture the design and floor plan you want as well the house specification. Specifies the sizes of each part of the house such as bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, etc.
• Contract of Agreement
Once you approved the house plan and designs, make sure to have a written agreement signed by you and your contractor/designer. It should include the house specification, house construction timetable, schedule of payment, Amend also in your contract, if you or your builder makes changes to the project later.
• Permits needed
You have to secure all permit needed for house construction before the start of house construction such as building permit.