What To Look For In A Showflat

You may feel disappointed when collecting the keys to your new condo especially when it turns out to be very different from what you had been expecting. This is a mistake which can be avoided if the buyer had cared to pay more attention to the show flat of concern during the exhibition period. At this time, buyers are allowed to check everything in a home before deciding to make the final purchase decision. This ensures that the decision they make is well informed and in-line with what they had been planning for years. Therefore, while purposing to make your next visit to the Parc Canberra EC show flat, consider the following tips while viewing the structures of concern.

• Visit during the day

Visit the show flat during the day so that you can perceive everything under the natural light. In daylight, you will see if the new condo has enough light and other parameters as you would wish.

• Carry a camera

Don't forget to carry a camera with you. Take as many photos as possible and analyze them when you get home. You'll most probably notice something important captured that your eyes hadn't captured. It could make all the difference before making the final decision.

• Neighborhood

Combine show flat viewing with an assessment of the neighborhood of the new condo. Is there a parking space available? It's the size? Is there a visitor's parking space? Is it close to the highway? What are the alternative means of transport, for instance, public transport? Is the condo close to a bus stop? The distance between the condo and your job?

If you're moving with children, are there schools and kindergarten nearby? What are the leisure facilities available, like parks, playgrounds, and sports clubs?

• Research on sales and rental rates of nearby properties

Research on the prices of the nearby condos and their rental rates. This will help you make a fair comparison of prices; a new condo price range should be between 10 to 15 percent more than the counterparts in the area. If the price is more than that, the developer must justify the extra cost.

With all these highlights, don't be quick to make a decision. Refrain from carrying your cheque book to the show flat viewing, to avoid falling in to pressure. Sleep on it, and if you're still interested, write to Parc Canberra and let them know you have decided to move to the condo.