We often hear new parents saying, ‘priorities change after kids.’ Well, indeed. In such a scenario, finding a right home is extremely important.
As a bachelor or a newly-married couple, proximity to one’s workplace, supermarkets, restaurants, or pubs are the deciding factors while selecting a home. However, with kids in the picture, these factors get replaced with good schools, high security, ample open space, and proximity to healthcare centres.
In our post, we’ll help you list the important factors that make a neighbourhood family-friendly.
Distance from work
Your daily commute time can have a huge impact on the time that you will spend with your family members. Thus, it is highly recommended that you choose properties that have reasonable access and drive times.
Just checking distances should not be the end of your research.
All important factors associated with location must be considered before making the final decision. You must consider the commute time that you can endure. You must also consider if your current job has long-term prospects for you or if you would switch jobs in the near future.
If you are looking for a job change, then you must consider the prospect of a new job in the determined location.
Security
It always takes some research and understanding to find properties that offer a safe and secure abode for you and your family. Security is the topmost priority for many buyers, and hence there is increased demand for properties in gated communities, apartment complexes, and townships with ample security.
If you are keen on purchasing an independent house, then you must choose localities with minimal instances of theft and burglaries. Such localities are desirable and might be a bit costlier but remember, a secure house easily translates into peace of mind when you are out of town or away from family members because of work, and hence one must be prepared to pay a small monetary price towards security
Schools
You surely want the best school for your child. Make a tentative list of schools where you would like to admit your child and check the distance of each school from the locality/project of your interest. You surely do not want your child to spend an hour travelling daily. Also, check for school bus services in the area. Ask around for common pick-up and drop points.
RoofandFloor’s GPS feature can be of great help to you here. You can search for schools close to the project of your interest at just the click of a button.
Healthcare centres
With kids, proximity to hospitals is very crucial. Since it is not possible to rush to hospitals always, take stock of clinics and medical stores in the area of your interest.
Gated communities to the rescue!
If the location is lacking some basic social infrastructure, developers these days try and compensate it by providing those facilities within the project or township. It is ideal to look for a home in a convenient location with all infrastructure facilities; however, if that is not possible, investing in a gated community would be advisable.
