Buying a house is one of the most exciting things you can do in your life, but if you have never bought before, it’s likely you’re not quite aware of all the unexpected things that come with it. When you’ve been renting (or living with parents or at college) you have most of the things done for you and likely don’t have to worry about them. In this article we take a look at some of the unexpected jobs that you might have to do when you own a house that you don’t expect before you move out. Keep on reading to find out more and feel that little bit prepared.
Keep the outside space maintained
When you’ve lived somewhere that isn’t yours, chances are you’ve never had to be in charge of maintaining the outside areas. This can be a bit of a shock, particularly if you’re not very green-fingered and you suddenly have a garden to maintain! There are a myriad of things you can get to help you with doing this, from a Leaf sucker to plants, water butts and more.
Keep on top of your appliances
If you have lived in a rented place before, chances are your appliances were all covered by your landlord. If something went wrong, they were there to fix it and sort out anything that went wrong. When you move into a house that you have bought, it’s down to you to fix these when they need it and you can’t just leave it to someone else to pay. It’s a good idea to have a reserve fund for incase they break and also be on top of keeping them well maintained and sorting any issues as soon as you can to avoid them getting worse and more expensive to fix.
Ensure your home is safe and secure
When you own a house, you need to be in charge of keeping it safe and secure. This includes things such as installing burglar alarms and a doorbell with a camera such as a RING doorbell. You need to make sure all your windows and doors lock properly and that no one can get in from the outside. When you first move in make sure you change the locks on your doors just in case any past owners still have keys as this could be a security risk for your home.
These are just a few things you should think about once you have bought a house that can help keep it in the best condition and also ensure it looks its best too. Whether you’ve been waiting to buy a house for a long time or it has been a quick process, it can be overwhelming. Hopefully these tips help you with a few of the unexpected sides of things. What are some top tips you have when buying a first house? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
