It has been proven that great amount of time goes into looking for the apartment that fits right into our specifications such as pricing, level of customization, development potentials and even the level of profit that may emerge from the investment. Often times, we see pictures of the house under great weather conditions when the sun is shining bringing out the full beauty of the house which makes us want to drop our hard earned money and buy the house.
It is always advised to understand the status of the house or property we intend to buy in all weather conditions such as storm, dry season, heavy rain, storm and lots more. Why that may seem impossible or hard to achieve, buying a property in rainy season is the best alternative to avoid buying a luxury swamp instead of a lagoon front property.
If you are not convinced whether or not to buy a house in the raining season, read below 5 great reasons you should buy a house in the raining season.
1. Quality of the housing material
Most new buildings tend to look nice and beautiful under normal weather condition and it is always advised to have a look at them after rainfall to see if they stick to the quality we admire.
Buildings can lose some of its potentials in about 3 or 5 years which is a very long time if you consider buying a house quickly. Pay close attention to the electrical pillar, the doors, windows, and painting after rainfall before you invest your money in the wrong place.
2. Drainage System
Because rainfall often leads to heavy pour of water which exposes the quality of the drainage system in the house and the community. Pay close attention to the level of flood after it rains, the drainage system in the house and the reach of the flood surrounding the house by checking the foot of the wall.
Does the rain often lead to heavy traffic jam or trash in front of the house? Avoid buying a house in a sloppy area because the level of the flood there might be higher and hard to control. Heavy flooding around the house can lead to the destruction of lives and properties.
3. Quality of the Roof
Heavy rainfall gives us the perfect opportunity to know the strength of the roofing and confirm if it is leaking or not. You can walk around the house after the rainfall to check the ceiling and look for traces of water flow on the wall and floor. Some roof tiles might have broken, or lose its end, you can only get to see this after a rainfall.
4. The House Condition and Extra Features
Not everyone can have the opportunity to inspect a house while it rains, some people don’t even like that idea. You can make inquiries from real estate agents or your potential neighbors about the house condition as it relates to electricity supply, community regulations and lots more. Avoid buying a home below sea level, if you can’t tell what a sea level talks to experienced real estate agents.
5. Check the community
Don’t just stop your inspection after seeing the house condition under heavy rainfall, take your time to walk around the streets and see how other streets in the area are after the rain. A short tour around the area will give you a full understanding of the possibility of you getting out of your apartment easily each time it rains.
If the above-listed sounds more like magic to you or something you really can’t achieve by yourself. Don’t hesitate to reach out to professional real estate agents for quality assistance.