Buying a House: Finding a Home 5Points to check during a site visit If you find a property you like in a a real estate ad, visit the site and check in detail what you cannot know through the ad or other information available. Point 1: Check the surrounding environment During a site visit, you need to thoroughly check the surrounding environment, including convenience and comfort. It is important to check with your own eyes not only the access to the station, availability of public facilities and convenience facilities, etc., but also whether there are any objectionable facilities or large vacant lots. If there is a large vacant lot, the environment may be completely changed by the construction of a large building. Signs may be posted to inform you of buildings that are to be constructed, so be sure to check these signs. When checking the surrounding environment, it is recommended to check the surrounding area with a map in advance to facilitate the confirmation process. It is also important to check the surrounding environment at different times of the day and on different days of the week. The atmosphere of the neighborhood may be different during the day and night, and on weekdays and holidays. Also, when it rains, you can see where rainwater flows in and where drainage is poor. If you buy a house, you will live there for a long time, so check carefully. The Great East Japan Earthquake has raised awareness of disasters such as flooding and liquefaction of the ground, as well as earthquake damage. Even if a building is sturdily constructed, lifelines may not be available due to soft ground in the surrounding area, so be sure to gather information on disaster prevention in the area you are considering purchasing. Check disaster prevention maps that predict damage from earthquakes, such as building collapse, liquefaction, and fires, as well as hazard maps for floods and tsunamis. Example of items to check in the surrounding environment Items to check for convenience
Point 2: Checklist for a site visit (newly built properties) In the case of newly built properties, the points to check differ depending on whether it is an unfinished property or a completed property. In the case of a completed property, you can actually see the property, so check in detail the size, specifications, facilities, etc., as well as the view from the windows. If you are visiting a model room for an unfinished property, consider the differences in layout and size from the property you wish to purchase. In addition, many of the facilities are optional rather than standard specifications, so be sure to check them carefully. Examples of items to check during a site visit (newly-built properties) Building, floor plan and facilities (for both single-family homes and condominiums)
Common areas and management (for condominiums)
Point 3: Checklist for a site visit (existing/pre-owned properties) For existing/preowned properties, in addition to the items to check for in a new property, you need to check the building's maintenance and facilities for damage. For single-family homes, look at the building's exterior walls, roof, building foundation and foundations, and for condominiums, look at the exterior walls and common hallways, and note whether there are any major cracks or tilts. If it is difficult to judge the condition by yourself and you are concerned, you can request a "home inspection" by a specialist such as an architect to check the deterioration of the house, whether there are any defects, and areas that need to be repaired. When touring a used property, please be aware that the seller may be living in the property, so please mind your manners. Also, if you notice any stains, scratches, or defects in the equipment or interior, you may need to consult with the real estate agent later. If you are purchasing a used property and remodeling it, check in advance whether you can remodel it as you wish. Mainly, for condominiums, it is necessary to check the restrictions on remodeling according to the "management agreement," and for single-family homes, it is necessary to check the restrictions according to laws and ordinances. In addition, there are cases where remodeling is difficult due to the structure of the building, so it is advisable to consult with a specialist or other professional to whom you will commission the remodeling project. Examples of items to check during a site visit (existing/pre-owned properties) Building, floor plan and facilities (for both single-family homes and condominiums)
Home Inspection
A home inspection (home inspection/building inspection) is an objective diagnosis of the presence or absence of defects, areas that need to be renovated, and the timing of such renovations, conducted by an architect or other specialist with expertise in home design and construction, who investigates the deterioration of the house. The content of the survey varies depending on the survey company and the client's intentions, ranging from visual inspections to the use of specialized survey equipment. Especially for existing homes that have been in use for some time since they were built, it is difficult for consumers to determine the deterioration of the structural parts of the home and the need for repairs, etc. Recently, more and more homes are being bought and sold after a home inspection is requested in advance. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has formulated the "Existing Home Inspection Guidelines" to provide guidelines on inspection items, inspection methods, and procedures for inspecting the existing conditions. Comments are closed.
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