DalaZine December 2014 | Page 24

Locating and moving into a suitable and conducive property is really exciting, of course there are some criteria that you look for before you make decisions on the ultimate property of your choice. Maybe you may want a property surrounded with tranquil environment or a location which is closer to working place, school for children, hospitals, and shopping centers etc.

Here are some attributes that you could find useful when looking for a property within serene neighborhood in Kisumu real estates:

Factors

a. Crime rate in a distinct location:

We all need to stay in a safe place, a place where when you reach from working place, journey or any other place hence the key point here is safety. Before you pick a place of staying not only within Kisumu real estates but everywhere all over the world, be it purchasing or rental. Find out about crime rate in that particular place, talk to people and ask people staying within that area about that place which you’ve selected to purchase or rent.

b. Work distance:

There is need to consider the distance of your working place from and to your house. You will need to select an area which is convenient while either using public or private means of transport. Supplementary, choose a place with less traffic during the rush hours.

c. Learning institutes/ Schools:

An area with admirable schools will be a perfect spot for your kids. Try and find a location with schools nearby that will be easily accessible by all means of transport for your kids. This is one of the major attributes of a good neighborhood.

d. Close to socio-economic amenities:

Are there nearby amenities and malls/shopping centers for your grocery needs? What about restaurants, Cafes and hospitals? The value of properties seems to appreciate when it’s located immediately near socio-economic amenities.

e. The future:

You will have to consider where you will be several years down the line, are your kids still going to stay with you? Are you still going to hold the same job that brought you to that place? Do you plan to have more kids? These factors are very crucial in your decision making. Have you ever considered these factors while moving into a new neighborhood?

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Five factors to reflect on when choosing a property to buy within Kisumu real estates