6 Guidelines To Buy a Landed Property in Singapore

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Jul 24, 2017 · 3 min read

Are you interested to purchase a resale landed property in Singapore? Then the coming day are ought to be difficult as you may come across landlords who mistreat you leading to unpleasant situations. If you are looking for it the first time then zeroing in on the best option may turn out to be a bit confusing for you.

Following are the 6 guidelines which will surely help you to purchase the finest landed property in Singapore:

1.Foundation : Do consider the foundation issue at first while purchasing a landed property in Singapore. Do not go for those properties which have fragile foundation as you may end up losing a huge amount of time as well as money. You may find cracks or deformed walls which will demand reformation. So go for the ones which are perfectly built to invest on the right thing and enjoy maximum benefits.

2. Moisture : Landed property which are built with an added basement are more likely to incur moisture issues. Do not be too concerned over small cracks, nevertheless, do watch out if leaks do occur in the cracks. This can result in the growth of unwanted mould. The costs associated with resolving moisture issues are not low. It can potentially strain your financials and it is an unworthy cause. Just like the classic quote, “There are plenty of fish in the sea”, there is a myriad of landed properties out in the market which do not bear such cumbersome issues — focus on those.

3. Roofing : Fixing the roof is never cheap. A new roof has a lifespan of up to 20 years. The amount spent on fixing the roof depends on its age and condition. It is a common sight with roofs losing its colour and can be easily resolved with a quick clean using a chemical agent or bleach.If you face an issue with the roof, try to see if there’s a possibility in simply placing a new layer over the current one. This reduces costs substantially rather than having to replace it with a brand new one.If you face constant leaks, it is most likely to be a problem with the roof. Try to examine and spot for leaks or stains. If you own an attic, check directly under the roof to see if there are any problems. If it fulfils its sole purpose, it shouldn’t be much of an issue.

4. Plumbing : Do your utmost best in examining the condition of the house. Check if all the toilets, taps, water heater and pipes are working normally etc. For homes that are older in age, examine the roots on plants and trees to see if they might result in future piping issues.Most importantly, never leave out the sewage system. The sewage system is underground and it can turn out to be one of the biggest problems of your house. It is never advisable to purchase a property with an outstanding sewage problem, well, unless the owner is willing to resolve it before the purchase takes place.

5. Fixtures & Appliances : Home fixtures and appliances will experience the usual wear and tear after a period of time. These are usually the doors, windows, walls, air-conditioning, kitchen appliances etc.Do your research and pick what’s the most economical solution to your problem. For instance, re-painting your wall would be a more practical solution than replacing your entire wall.

6. Electrical Wiring : It is always important to have a quick walk through the entire house to test if its switches and electrical units are working normally. They face wear and tear problems too and would need to be replaced if necessary.Fixing electrical wiring issues would not come cheap as it would require professional technicians to be called in to build these wires into the internal structure of your house. This just means that more has to be spent on such issues.

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