11
nov
Buying a house: better small or better big?
When approaching the completion of a real estate transaction, the size of the apartment is obviously one of the most important criteria for choosing. In fact, the buyer will have to pay particular attention to the identification of a house that, for dimensional characteristics, can respond well to current personal and family demands, and those expected in the near future.
However, this is not the only aspect that will condition the choice between a small or a large house. So let's try to share together some of the other determinants of greater impact.
The budget
Generally speaking, and without prejudice to the other characteristics, the bigger a house is, the bigger its cost will also be. That's why people who have a limited budget would be better off aiming for a smaller apartment. Beware, however: if you broaden the spectrum of analysis to other criteria, such as the age of the property, you may be exposed to the need to make a compromise choice between a larger but older apartment, or a smaller but newer one.
Waste of space
Another criterion that often influences buyers' choices is the possibility of identifying wasted space. Buying a home that is oversized compared to your needs, in fact, will add sacrifice and inconvenience to those who have to clean the house, and higher costs in heating and air conditioning bills.
Even in this case, however, it is always worth making this assessment in integration with other contemporary criteria for choice. For example, in older houses generally heat loss is greater, and therefore it may be appropriate to reduce their size where possible. Newer homes, on the other hand, are usually built with greater attention to energy efficiency and location, which - even with more square footage - can save on the cost of cooling your home.
Children
In the home you choose to buy, you'll need to pay attention to future family needs. As children grow, they will certainly need more "room" to move around, so if you don't buy a house today that has extra space, you run the risk of creating uncomfortable conditions in the future.
The list of reasons that might make the buyer opt for a small house or a large house is obviously not finished here, but it is essential to start your own conscious evaluation from these points of reflection: budget, current and future family and personal needs, containment of wasted space and living comfort.
However, this is not the only aspect that will condition the choice between a small or a large house. So let's try to share together some of the other determinants of greater impact.
The budget
Generally speaking, and without prejudice to the other characteristics, the bigger a house is, the bigger its cost will also be. That's why people who have a limited budget would be better off aiming for a smaller apartment. Beware, however: if you broaden the spectrum of analysis to other criteria, such as the age of the property, you may be exposed to the need to make a compromise choice between a larger but older apartment, or a smaller but newer one.
Waste of space
Another criterion that often influences buyers' choices is the possibility of identifying wasted space. Buying a home that is oversized compared to your needs, in fact, will add sacrifice and inconvenience to those who have to clean the house, and higher costs in heating and air conditioning bills.
Even in this case, however, it is always worth making this assessment in integration with other contemporary criteria for choice. For example, in older houses generally heat loss is greater, and therefore it may be appropriate to reduce their size where possible. Newer homes, on the other hand, are usually built with greater attention to energy efficiency and location, which - even with more square footage - can save on the cost of cooling your home.
Children
In the home you choose to buy, you'll need to pay attention to future family needs. As children grow, they will certainly need more "room" to move around, so if you don't buy a house today that has extra space, you run the risk of creating uncomfortable conditions in the future.
The list of reasons that might make the buyer opt for a small house or a large house is obviously not finished here, but it is essential to start your own conscious evaluation from these points of reflection: budget, current and future family and personal needs, containment of wasted space and living comfort.
