We don’t doubt that you have mixed feelings about your home. One day you feel happy and blessed to have a roof over your head, then the next you’re fretting about the problems it’s creating. The biggest issues that you might have from the very beginning are often concerned with money. It’s something you can’t escape – but hopefully it’s also something that you can learn to manage, gradually getting a little bit more relaxed and comfortable.
However, sometimes it’s not what you can see on the surface that is the worst, it’s the things you that you don’t know are going wrong with your home. The hidden horrors that you might be facing without even realising. It’s these horrors that may one day turn around and bite you – and if they do, you need to have some sort of action plan to help you remedy it. This is why we’ve created this list for you – some of the hidden horrors of the home, and how we think you can stop them from becoming your worst nightmare!
A new home horror
Moving into a new home should be a happy occasion. It should be a time in your life where you feel like you’re making progress, but it isn’t always the way. You could move into a home without having it thoroughly checked out, and that could lead to complications in the future. What you need to do is get the house surveyed. If carried out properly, they should spot any underlying problems that a superficial viewing of the home won’t tell you. You’d then need to know how to negotiate a house price after a property survey, because you won’t want to pay the full asking price for a home that’s full of issues. In fact, you may not want to move into the house at all!
The unwelcome guests
Unwelcome guests could be lying in wait right now under your floorboards or in your walls and you simply aren’t aware of it. There can be all sorts of bugs and creatures living in your home – and not just spiders or ants that are generally harmless. We’re talking about things like termites, woodlice and other pests that could cause major problems. If you notice an unusual bug or two in your home in a suspicious place, it’s recommended to get an exterminator in to investigate before they do serious damage!
The financial mess
A financial mess can occur at any time when owning your own home, but it generally happens when something goes wrong for which you weren’t prepared. Perhaps a water leak, a fire, or something completely unexpected that will cost you a pretty penny to repair. To prevent a financial disaster, consider building up some savings to dip into in case of an emergency. As long as you have all the essentials covered; utility bills, food in the fridge and clothes to wear, try to put a little extra away when you can.
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