A great amount of time should go into finding the right house, as it is a long term decision in most cases and as people say it’s all about location. So finding the right place to love is paramount and has an adverse impact on all areas of one’s life. When it’s a nice sunny day outside, we are able to see the full beauty of a house and are liable to make big decisions based on that vision. However, it is very important for someone looking to buy a home to realise that they will not only live there in those seasons but also in the rainy, less pleasant season and where you chose to live is important in ensuring this is a favourable experience. In Nigeria, as well as many other parts of Africa there are 2 main seasons; the rainy season and the dry season. Being located in a tropical region the rainy season is very intense According to Radarr Africa “buying a property in the rainy season is the best alternative to avoid buying a luxury swamp instead of a lagoon front property.”
This piece will explore the reasons you should buy a property in the rainy season as opposed to the dry seasons.
One reason is the quality of housing materials. New buildings tend to look nice and beautiful under normal/dry weather condition and it is always advised to have a look at them after rainfall to see if they stick to the quality we once admired.Buildings can lose it’s potential in about 3 or 5 years which is a very long time if you consider buying a house quickly. Pay close attention to the electrical pillar, the doors, windows, and painting after rainfall before you invest your money in the wrong place.
A key element of a building that the rainy season will help you expose for what it really is worth is the quality of the roofing. Heavy rainfall provides the perfect opportunity to check if there are any leakages. Some roof tiles might have broken, or lose, you can only get to see this after a rainfall.
As aforementioned the rainy season is intense in Nigeria, so it is important to see how a community holds in the rainy season. So don’t stop your rainy season inspection at the house, also take the time to drive around the community.The rainy season is the best opportunity to expose the amenities in the neighbourhood During this tour you will be able to notice how the drainage in the area holds up, you will know the state by how badly the streets flood in the rainy season. Rain is also synonymous with heavy traffic so evaluating the road networks and how the traffic flows during these months is key. It is also worth viewing the property in the dry season in addition to getting the full picture.
Another key reason is the rainy season is seen as the best time to negotiate. This is because time is money and therefore sellers are more inclined to consider reasonable counter offers on their asking price when demand is muted. For this reason, many developers offer generous discounts during the rainy season in order to boost their sales, which obviously presents an attractive opportunity for buyers. Another reason it is seen as the best time to negotiate is because on this rainy season inspection a buyer is more likely to notice a defect in the house and then use that as a bargaining chip in negotiations, for example if the buyer notices a fault in the roof resulting to a leak, he or she could use this to knock something off the price.
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