After spending some time looking through real estate in Wollongong and choosing the perfect home you've taken that big life step and bought yourself your very first house – but what now?
Purchasing a home means that you become responsible for any maintenance it may need.
However, it also means that since you own the property, you can make alterations and customise it as you see fit.
Making it your own
Owning your own home means that you can decorate, paint, renovate or put up wallpaper in any room that you like.
If you've always dreamed of having an entertainer's kitchen, then you can make it so! Knock down that annoying kitchen wall to create an open plan kitchen/living area, then install a big kitchen benchtop with gas burners facing the lounge.
This way, you can cook and entertain at the same time – or catch the latest footy game while cooking dinner.
Renovating things like the kitchen and bathroom means that you can keep your property looking up to date and consistent with latest design trends. If your home doesn't have them installed already, you can place a modern oven and dishwasher in the kitchen to add value to your home and make general kitchen duties easier.
Maintenance
Purchasing a home is a great investment, however it also needs to be maintained to stay in good condition.
Lawns and gardens can quickly grow out of control and begin to look unsightly, so stay on top of it by giving it a spruce up every couple of weeks. Mow the lawns, eradicate the weeds and make sure it is kept free of dead plant matter.
For those that don't possess a green thumb, why not turn it into an easy-care garden? Place down some bark and plant some native grasses and flax bushes. Alternatively, you could install a bricked area or decking to reduce the amount of grass that needs mowing.
Make things easy by finding the fuse box and labelling each switch for what they correspond to – this will be extremely helpful if the power ever goes out!
If you have yet to find your perfect home, then talk to one of MMJ's real estate agents in Wollongong today – we have a large selection of properties available and can help you find the best home to suit your requirements.