by Mr. Adhil Shetty, BankBazaar.com
Small, But effective..!
Developers / promoters are now
focusing on judicious space utilisation in building houses.
This home on a small plot is an
example of how architects are using small spaces.
Mr. Karan, someone known to be good
with his money, had saved enough working as a software engineer in Chennai to
buy his dream house. He was aware of the process of purchasing plot of land and
hiring a contractor.
Construction plan..!
However, little did he know that
constructing a house requires following a practical & scrutinised
construction plan.
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| Mr. Adhil Shetty, BankBazaar.com |
Constructing a house requires a lot of
painstaking work for turning the dream into a reality. Building a residential
place is a big undertaking and, probably, the most expensive investment a
person makes.
How to Plan?
Constructing a dream home requires
framing a well-thought out plan. The process of getting the blueprints ready
involves the following facets of home construction.
Budget, location, quality vis-Ã -vis
price analysis, construction programme which deciding on the size of each room
- Dividing the total Square Feet. into smaller numbers allocated to different rooms
required in the house - , styling and designing quotient, architect selection,
construction documentation.
Special Attention..!
It is essential to shift your focus
towards some special areas.
The Budget..!
The task involves having a word with a
professional architect & knowing the estimates of the entire house building
project.
Planning a budget for the new house
also requires figuring out the funds you have and the amount you need in the
form of a loan to accumulate the total sum required for construction.
Location..!:
Remodelling, redecoration & reconstruction can fix any problems.But, the
location can not be changed.
Therefore, you need to collect every
bit of information available about the location and get the best deal for your
dream house.
Style & Design..!
You can choose a term from among
futuristic, minimalistic, fresh, simple, rustic, organic, urban, traditional,
modern and classical that speaks for your budget and personal preferences.
Critical Aspects..!
There are some other critical things
that you need to concentrate on when building your dream home.
Foundation..!
It determines the stability as well as
the sturdiness of the house.
Only if the foundation is made using
high-quality robust materials, the house will turn out to be a resilient and
valuable investment.
Spatial needs..!:
Rooms such as living room, kitchen
& bedroom require more space as compared to the other rooms.
Therefore, it is essential to make
these rooms spacious to accommodate everything required.
Number of people..!:
The construction blueprints also
mentions the number of people that the new house will accommodate in order to
achieve accurate results.
Making a list of the required rooms
according to the number of family members, functions and dividing their space
accordingly would be a wise move.
Estimates..!:
While constructing a home, going
beyond the postulated budget is common. Whether it is in terms of purchasing
more land, investing more in luxury items or / an increase in the rates of
construction material or / labour, the estimates tend to go beyond the
prescribed limit.
It is wise to be on the conservative
side if your income is bound to increase at a slower pace as compared to the interest
rates & current family expenses.
Moreover, you need to explore the
market, get some estimates & talk with industry professionals to gather
complete knowledge about the financial aspect of construction.
Hiring a well trained, professional
& reputed architect would be useful in building a house within the budget,
while keeping proper material management & resource utilisation in mind.
Simplicity is the key to saving money.
Hip designs & urbane styles may
give warmth to the eyes. But, can burn a big hole in your pocket. So, sticking
to simple designs & shapes would make things easy on the pocket.
Utilising existing furnishings,
fittings & fixtures in a tasteful manner will give an elegant & classy
look to the home without surpassing the budget.
Quality Checks..!
The materials that are required for
constructing a new house should be chosen carefully.
Purchasing high quality materials may
be expensive. But, it is worth the quality that you will get over the years.
Constructing your dream home is a
tricky task.
However, making a point to follow the
instructions of the architect &
property consultants would help in keeping a track of the overall
construction work & exploitation of resources as per the industry
standards.
About the Author...!
The Author Mr. Adhil Shetty
is CEO at BankBazaar.com
Photos by www.myreality.in
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