Where should I buy a new home? Guide to help you to choose the right place to live in

If you’re looking for a new home, it’s important to consider what you’re willing (and able) to spend on a property. Here’s our top ways to find the right budget for your move.

 

First Step: Choose a budget

It’s important to ask yourself how much home you can afford in one community compared to another, as well as what property taxes are like. Find out what the current mortgage rates are and what type of mortgage you may go with. Once you've determined your monthly payment and estimated escrow, you’ll be more prepared to buy.

  • Cost Of Living

Beyond the price of a home, you have to consider your cost of living, which refers to how much money you spend to cover basic living expenses, such as groceries, entertainment, gym membership, dining out, and so on. Cost of living is an important consideration in determining how much home you can afford and where you choose to live.

 

  • Cost Of Transportation

When evaluating your budget, take into consideration the commute and any public transportation you may need to take. Don’t only include the cost of gas; you also have to consider the wear and tear on your car and any potential repairs.

 

If you’re planning on commuting, take into account what it will cost you to get to a train station or bus depot and what your weekly costs for that commute will be. You may also want to budget some extra money for rideshares in the instance you miss a bus or train or if your car is in the shop.

 

STEP TWO: CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION

Here’s the thing: If you’re considering a move, there are likely several places in the world where you could enjoy a better quality of life than where you’re living right now. So, consider your location when buying a home, especially if you're moving to a new state or region. You’ve already set realistic limitations in Step One by acknowledging your budget. Now, how do you select which location is right for you?

Here are some things you should consider in a location

- The Climate.

- Live in line with your lifestyle.

- Research the school district.

- Commuting And Public Transportation

- Scope Out The Area

- Meet The Neighbors

- Plan For The Future

 

Some of the suburbs you can explore

 

Minto NSW 2566

Minto is definitely a top suburb where a lots of families want to move in. It's a great location with beautiful parks, a big shopping centre, public transport, good schools( both public and private) within walking distance. Moreover, One Minto community is vibrant , multicultural and family-oriented. The Minto you know 10 years ago is now completely changed with a brand new look. Old housing commission houses were demolished and lands sold by Landcom. The neighbors are friendly and very helpful. Minto mall is now called  Minto Marketplace with a new look.

  • Green parks for kids to play.
  • Minto marketplace (Renovated Minto mall).
  • Updated train Station (one train in every 15 mins).
  • Affordable Newer Houses in Minto.
  • Good sporting facilities.
  • Good shopping centers.
  • Peace and quiet Clean & green.
  • Neighborly spirit.
  • Good public transport.
  • Al- Faisal College Minto ( Private school).
  • Multiple public schools

Property value in Minto
According to realestate.com.au , The median house price in Airds last year was $770,000.

 

Ingleburn NSW 2565

Ingleburn is definitely the best suburb where a lot of families want to move in. It's a great location with beautiful parks, a big shopping center, public transport, good schools( both public and private) within walking distance. Moreover, the Ingleburn community is vibrant, multicultural, and family-oriented.

Ingleburn has been improving rapidly in the past few years. Ingleburn is a great place to live many parks and recreational uses such as gyms, walking tracks, bicycle tracks, neighboring Macquarie fields leisure center and simmos beach, georges river basin at the top end of Ingleburn, there's even a park with gym equipment, and Ingleburn library and community hall there's also Ingleburn rsl, Ingleburn bowling club and Ingleburn pub, also Ingleburn is 15 mins from Macarthur square, Campbelltown mall and Liverpool shopping center among many other smaller shopping centres such as glenquarie and Ingleburn fair currently in the midst of being renovated as coles will be moving in with Woolworths already in Ingleburn, there are loads of service stations all around Ingleburn too.

Ingleburn is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 40 kilometers southwest of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Campbelltown. It is part of the Macarthur region. Ingleburn is located approximately halfway between the two commercial centers of Liverpool and Campbelltown.

  • Affordable housing
  • Convenience to everywhere
  • Friendly Neighbours
  • Good schools and child care everywhere
  • Simple and essential shopping facilities
  • the roads and infrastructure is excellent
  • The restaurants that offer affordable dining are plentiful and lots of choice, chinese, indian, thai, italian as well as your your junk food outlets, a big supermarket complex in Ingleburn itself and your big choice Macarthur square ( equivalent to Westfields) 10 minutes away in Campbelltown.
  • The crime rate has dropped as the majority of people living there now all own (paying off) their own homes.
  • Plenty of work in the actual suburb itself and near by Campbelltown, good sporting grounds and the kids in the area actually go outside and play sport on weekends, Mums and dads go and watch and they know each other as most have grown up in the area.
  • parks and play grounds are spacious

Property value in Ingleburn

According to realestate.com.au , The median house price in Airds last year was $820,000.

 

Airds NSW 2560

One of the most developing suburbs in Sydney Southwest. The Airds Bradbury Renewal Project environmental assessment report says the project will make the suburbs "a great place to live, a place with good services and facilities in a socially mixed community offering opportunities for residents to realize their goals".

Let's see what are main reasons that makes Airds the most desirable place to home buyers

  • Low Cost of living
  • Internet access
  • Public transport
  • Neighborly spirit
  • Schools

There is a good mix of neighbors from young families, singles, people who have been in their homes for 30 years or more, renters and homeowners. People would have a great neighbour who is always around if they need help, never too busy to lend a hand which is great to know you have someone so close by to help if need be.

Property value in Airds

According to realestate.com.au , The median house price in Airds last year was $646,000.

 

Campbelltown NSW 2560

Campbelltown is the greater city to a large number of suburbs, many of them which are lovely and well looked after. Campbelltown is a big area. Like 10 mins walk from the train station and is pretty much central to anything. Plenty of shops, shopping centers, home maker centers, restaurants, gyms and leisure activities, sports clubs, leagues clubs, RSL, you name it if you want it chances are its within 10 mins drive or less of Campbelltown. The area represents great value and always has.

An affordable area with good facilities and plenty of community spirit. Despite it's the distance from the Sydney CBD (approx 50kms), and considerable negative publicity about rundown public housing estates, Campbelltown is, in general, a pleasant place to live.

 

  • Great value housing.
  • Good infrastructure and shopping.
  • People are mainly friendly.
  • Public transport availability.
  • live with a variety of homes
  • The location is great if you want to travel to the Wollongong Beaches (only 25min), Southern Highlands (only 40min), or even into the center of Sydney for a day out.
  • Shopping is fantastic with Macarthur Square, Campbelltown Mall, Brands On Sale factory outlet center as well as many other smaller centers.

 

Property value in Campbelltown

According to realestate.com.au , The median house price in Airds last year was $775,000.

 

A good location can mean different things to different people, of course, but there are also objective factors that determine a home's value. Depending on your personal needs and preferences, you may not be able to buy a home with all of these factors. And that's OK. After all, a home is much more than just an investment.

STEP THREE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT REAL ESTATE AGENT

Finding the right real estate agent may take some time, but the value a great agent brings to the home buying process is worth the effort. As the best real estate agent in Sydney's Southwest, Empower Estate Agent may help you find the best home in best location for you. Just visit this link Properties For Sale | Empower Estate Agents (empoweragents.com.au) to see our current listings.

 

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Data provided in this article is of a general nature and should not be construed as specific advice or relied upon in lieu of appropriate professional advice.