One way to narrow down your search when house hunting is to limit your choices by the type of home you are looking at. Your options can be sorted into three broad categories:
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Brand new homes
Previously owned or resale homes
Custom-built homes
Each type of home has its own financial advantages and disadvantages, and while you might save money with individual aspects of each home type, you might have to spend more in other areas.
Within each category there are numerous styles of new and used homes or building options, including:
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Townhouses or row houses
Single family dwellings
Duplex, triplex, and fourplex units
Semi-detached houses
Manufactured and modular homes
What to Expect When Purchasing a New Home
Buying a brand new home can be financially beneficial because newly built homes require less maintenance and fewer repairs, and in most provinces there are warranties available to cover things like:
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Structural problems
Defective materials
Poor construction
Repair or replace ment costs for heating and plumbing systems
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Furthermore, homes built recently will be up-to-code with the latest building standards and technologies, and will likely have energy efficient features to save you money on monthly bills.
On the other hand, new homes can pose more of a financial burden because they are subject to GST and possibly HST, and the municipal taxes in developing areas are sometimes higher than in established neighbourhoods. Also, certain things like landscaping or driveway finishing may not be included.
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Pre-Owned Home
Resale homes can be more economically viable because they often have negotiable purchase prices, and are generally exempt from GST or HST. Furthermore, used homes are more liable to include extra features like:
Landscaping
Swimming pools or hot tubs
Finished basements
Fireplaces
Fencing
But resale houses also have their own economic drawbacks, including that they will require more maintenance and repairs than new homes. Similarly, previously owned houses may be in need of costly upgrades, renovations, and redecorations in terms of:
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Windows and doors
Heating or plumbing systems
Interior and exterior painting
Roof re-shingling
New appliances and fixtures
Also, older homes are less likely to be equipped with energy efficient features and technologies, meaning that heating and energy bills could be higher.
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Having Your Own Home Custom Built
If you are hiring builders and contractors to build your home, chances are it will cost more than purchasing a new or used home. However, the trade-off with a custom built house is that you know your home will be perfect in terms of:
Design and location
Materials
Layout, size, and structure
Energy efficiency
When you have the financial resources available, custom building will ensure that your home is perfectly equipped to handle the unique needs of your family.