• Advertise
  • About us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact us
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Australian Times News
  • News
    • Weather
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Business & Finance
      • Currency Zone
    • Lotto Results
      • The Lott
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Horoscopes
    • Health & Wellness
    • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Expat Life
  • Move to Australia
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Weather
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Business & Finance
      • Currency Zone
    • Lotto Results
      • The Lott
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Horoscopes
    • Health & Wellness
    • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Expat Life
  • Move to Australia
No Result
View All Result
Australian Times News
No Result
View All Result
Home Lifestyle

Things to look out for when buying a house during COVID

When lockdown leaves you needing a new space make sure you pick a winner.

Inge Swain by Inge Swain
06-05-2020 17:00
in Lifestyle
Key Home House Estate Business Mortgage Real

Image by mastersenaiper on Pixabay

AlsoRead...

Premier-Leagues-Fifth-Champions-League-Janosch-Diggelmann-Unsplash

The Battle for the Premier League’s Fifth Champions League Spot: Who Will Prevail?

8 May 2025
Image Source: Unsplash

Business Gas: 3 Easy Ways to Keep Costs Down

23 April 2025

The adaptations and lifestyle adjustments that people have had to endure as a result of the coronavirus lockdown may well mean that many people come out the other side desperate to leave their homes and find something new. Something bigger perhaps, with a bit more garden and no bad memories. Yes, buying a house can be a wonderful thing. It is not just a case of acquiring an asset you are also buying security and memories. A place where you will raise children, entertain and get old.

But, in case you don’t know this already, a house is also a lot of hard work and there is always maintenance and upkeep that needs to happen. So, when buying a house, it is imperative that you don’t get carried away with romantic notions and idealism. You need to make sure that the place is strong and robust and not about to fall down. You want to have weekends and evenings available for fun and memory making, if certain basics are not in order you are buying a lifetime of sweat and toil that are best avoided. So, what it is that you need to look out for? Here are a few tips.

Toxic materials

If you are buying an older property, something that might bring with it a lot of character, but which was built a long time ago, then you need to be on the alert for the presence of hazardous material. Lead in the pipes or asbestos in the roof were once common. Long-term exposure to both has been shown to be dangerous and the cost of asbestos clearance can add handsomely to the costs involved in renovating. It is also something that you don’t want to be doing yourself. It is dangerous and is an activity that is best left to the experts. 

Insects

They are very small, and it is often hard to notice them, but insects can wreak havoc with a house. Termites and borer beetles can destroy roofs and floors and furniture and foundations. In short, if there is wood in the house they can get in and do damage. And while they can be quite easily dealt with, if their presence has been left to go unchecked for a sustained period the damage cannot be sorted out without replacing the affected wood. So, in looking to purchase a property, don’t just look for signs of insects – the fumigators may have visited recently – look at the actual beams and wooden components of the house to see if there is any evidence of damage.

Water

It might be the big giver of life, but it is also a big problem in a house if there are leaks. The problems that is causes are damp and rot and mould. None of these are pleasant and they are also not easy to sort out. Make sure that the walls are properly damp-proofed, that the roof doesn’t leak and look out for signs of damp in the rooms adjacent to the bathrooms, which is where internal leaks are most likely to happen.     

Security

Don’t for a minute assume that security is easy to install. It is very expensive. Alarm systems, burglar bars, fences and security lighting are all big deterrents to stopping crime and they are things that can be installed by you, as the home owner. But, the components can be expensive. You are best off making sure that the security levels are appropriate before you move in, rather than first putting all your valuables into the property and then only dealing with security concerns.  

Tags: Coronavirusproperty
DMCA.com Protection Status

SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER

[mc4wp_form id=”2384248″]

Don't Miss

From Portugal to Bali: Where Aussies Should Go for Your Next Coastal Holiday

by Fazila Olla-Logday
20 June 2025
Source: Flickr
Travel

Aussies, here is a guide to where you should go for your next coastal holiday.

Read more

Leading with Trust: Why Quality still wins in the AI Era

by Pauline Torongo
5 June 2025
Leading with Trust: Why Quality still wins in the AI Era
Business & Finance

If you're leading a software team today, you've likely noticed the shift: faster feature rollouts, routine automation, and AI taking...

Read more

How to Save on Airport Parking: Budget Tips Every Traveller Should Know

by Fazila Olla-Logday
3 June 2025
How to Save on Airport Parking
Travel

Saving money on airport parking can be a challenge,but here are some budget friendly tips to help you navigate.

Read more

Why Australian Investors are Betting on the Aviation Maverick Louis Belanger-Martin

by Pauline Torongo
28 May 2025
Why Australian Investors are Betting on the Aviation Maverick Louis Belanger-Martin
Business & Finance

Bélanger-Martin’s ambitions stretch beyond redefining inflight comfort—they’re rooted in resurrecting the romance of supersonic travel with a modern twist.

Read more

Why a Gluten Free Hamper is simply the Best Gift for a Coeliac

by Fazila Olla-Logday
22 May 2025
Gluten Free Hamper
at

Buying a thoughtful gift can be tricky at the best of times, but when someone has dietary restrictions like coeliac...

Read more

Biela.dev is quietly becoming the Infrastructure Layer for the Next Internet

by Pauline Torongo
15 May 2025
Biela.dev is quietly becoming the Infrastructure Layer for the Next Internet
Technology

Biela.dev is not merely a consumer app; it is infrastructure. It could be a layer that powers the next generation...

Read more

The Battle for the Premier League’s Fifth Champions League Spot: Who Will Prevail?

by Fazila Olla-Logday
8 May 2025
Premier-Leagues-Fifth-Champions-League-Janosch-Diggelmann-Unsplash
at

As the Premier League season nears its climax, the race for the coveted Champions League places is tighter and more...

Read more
Load More

Copyright © Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
australiantimes.co.uk is a division of Blue Sky Publications Ltd. Reproduction without permission prohibited. DMCA.com Protection Status

  • About us
  • Write for Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • T&Cs, Privacy and GDPR
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Weather
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Business & Finance
      • Currency Zone
    • Lotto Results
      • The Lott
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Horoscopes
    • Health & Wellness
    • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Expat Life
  • Move to Australia

Copyright © Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
australiantimes.co.uk is a division of Blue Sky Publications Ltd. Reproduction without permission prohibited. DMCA.com Protection Status