Don’t Buy A Playa Del Carmen House Before Reading This

 Buying a Playa del Carmen house is a dream comes true for many. And why not? Playa Del Carmen is as beautiful and scenic as it can get. While scouting for a home many buyers get carried away with a property and end up buying something which they regret later on.

As an experienced real estate agent while I will wholeheartedly support your decision to invest in Playa del Carmen, I will at the same time urge caution and go slow to safeguard your investment.

There are few tips which I always recommend to buyers which will enable you to make a right decision without getting influenced by various factors:

1)      Make multiple visits and at various times of a day: Many homes look very idyllic but at a particular time or days witness crowds and a flurry of activity. For example a school maybe located nearby. During your visit the neighborhood may look peaceful but during school timings there may a lot of traffic and crowd. Same thing goes for religious establishments, shopping centers or streets. When it comes to the house itself, factors like sunlight vary a great deal during a day.

2)      Interact with neighbors: As a buyer we may not be aware of a lot of problems plaguing the neighborhood or the house. They are often a very good source of information which the home seller may have been hiding from you.

 

3)      Scan the newspapers and internet for news: Read newspapers and internet for news related to your neighborhood. Any problems and controversy will be more often than not published in newspapers or discussed in some internet forum.

4)      Ask the seller: A house may have had problem in the past which may not be the case now but as a future owner you must be aware of it. Existing home owner should be able to tell you all this.

5)      Inspect your home: Get professional inspection done for the home. All homes have some sort of defect big or small. Knowing the cost to be incurred beforehand will help you during negotiations.

6)      Study the utility bills: Ask for the electricity and water bills for the home you are about to buy. Studying them will give you an idea on how much bills you willbe paying. Those neatly manicured lawns maybe costing a bomb.

7)      Know the taxes:Every region and neighborhood may have different property tax rates. Know the tax you will be paying before deciding.

8)      Know your legal status: Check for the neighborhood’s zoning laws, legal status of the home and other restrictions that may apply. In Playa del Carmen there are restrictions for buyers who want to buy a home near the beach or border. Buying any property with restrictions may mean fine or forfeiture later on.

9)      Rethink the extras: Many people get swayed away by stuff like pool and other additions which may be expensive to maintain. These expenses keep piling up and end up ruining your budget. Only buy what you can afford to.