[For those thinking of building or buying a home] I will share the 'important things' the construction industry knows
~For those thinking of building or buying a home
I will share the 'important things' the construction industry knows
And I want you to tell your friends and acquaintances who are thinking of building or buying.
A house might be the most expensive purchase in your life.
Yet, there are far too many people who make the decision without knowing the facts.
Having worked on-site for a long time, I often encounter situations where I think, 'If they had known that from the start, they probably wouldn't have chosen this...'
This article summarizes the 'things I want you to know in advance' that I can see precisely because I am in the construction industry.
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Table of Contents
Part 1
① Custom-built home or model house, which is better in the end?
② House manufacturer or local builder, how to choose so you don't have regrets?Part 2
③ Material costs keep rising. Why it's better to buy sooner④ You should assume wallpaper will need replacing in 10 years
Part 3
⑤ Depending on the region, insulation and double-pane windows are essential⑥ 'Simple' wallpaper is the least likely to lead to regrets
Summary
Whether you know it before building changes your life 10 years later
⸻[Part 1] The two choices you struggle with first when building a home
Custom-built home or model house
House manufacturer or local builderThe choice you make here will greatly influence your satisfaction later on.Honestly, it's not a matter of 'which one is the correct answer.'
However, there are definitely people who are suited for one and not the other.
In Part 1, I write honestly about the pros and cons of each from an on-site perspective.
'Things sales pitches won't tell you'
This is the most important point.
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[Part 2] The reality I want to convey to those thinking about a home now
Material prices will not go down
Being in the construction industry, I feel firsthand just how much material costs are rising.
'Maybe it will get cheaper if I wait a little longer'
I want those who think that way to be careful.
In Part 2, I write about why I recommend acting sooner, based on real-world experience.
And one more thing.
Wallpaper is not meant to last a lifetime
It is fine to replace wallpaper in about 10 years.
If you don't know this premise, there will definitely be a gap in expectations later.
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[Part 3] Points that make a difference after you move in
A house is for real once you start living in it.
Especially:
- Insulation
- Double-pane windows
The necessity level of these changes depending on the region you live in.
In Part 3, I summarize the points that you will be glad you spent money on later.
And finally, about wallpaper.
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Simple wallpaper is the least likely to lead to regrets
When I receive consultations about replacing wallpaper on-site, this is the most common reason.
'I got tired of it'
Patterned or accent wallpaper is fun at first.
But because it's something you see every day, it will affect you later.
Including my personal opinion, I am writing this honestly.
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[Summary] Building without knowing vs. building after knowing
This content is not from the perspective of someone selling a house, but from the perspective of someone building or repairing one.
That's why it's a bit raw.
But I want you to know this before you build.
I hope that even one more person will be able to say, 'I'm glad I did it this way,' 10 years from now.
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In the next main text, I will delve deeper into each item with concrete examples.
- Why regrets happen
- How to choose
- What is happening on-site
If you are planning to build or buy a home, you won't lose anything by knowing this.
I will share everything I know and everything I want you to know so that you can feel good about your purchase.
Please read the continuation next time.