BUYING A PROPERTY BY THE SEA - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

For many people, a beach house can be a dream come true, a long-term investment, and quality time with family and friends.
Before realizing your dream of buying a beachfront property, it is important to be aware of some essential information to ensure a good buying experience and make the most of the property.


Family Habits

An assessment of your family's needs and habits is very important in this process of buying a new beach property since, after all, we are talking about an asset that will be yours and, therefore, must meet the particular needs of your family.
If you have young children, it is a good idea for your property to have plenty of space, a large leisure area, and be located relatively close to schools, hospitals, and places with activities for children, as well as close to your workplace. 

Before buying a beach property, consider maintenance issues

A house near the beach requires specific care, and paying attention to this before purchasing a property will prevent you from buying one that is already poorly maintained, generating many expenses to restore it to a comfortable state.
That said, check the structures of the house that have been built, i.e., whether they are made of steel or wood, since, being close to the sea, these materials will corrode more quickly due to the typical sea air of coastal regions. However, this damage is not difficult to repair, and the buyer can reduce its effects with proper care.

If the property you like has a swimming pool, remember that you must always take care of it so that it does not accumulate dirt and sludge. A garden at the house will also require care, such as always keeping the grass cut, removing excess leaves that fall from the trees, and other care to avoid attracting small crawling animals and insects.


Before buying a beach property, visit it

Be sure to visit the house during the day, as natural sunlight makes it easier to see the details of the house. You should check that the property is properly maintained and that there is no mold on the walls or in the closets.
If possible, visit the properties you are interested in at different times of the day, so you can get a sense of where the sun hits during the day, which can help you use less electricity by taking advantage of natural light.


Sun exposure

It may not seem important, but it directly influences home maintenance. A property that receives a lot of sunlight has a more airy environment, which prevents mold from forming in corners and closets.
Houses with little sunlight tend to be colder and more humid, which greatly facilitates the proliferation of fungi and infestations and can also cause respiratory diseases.


Benefits of beachfront property
Greater contact with nature and increased exposure to the sun stimulates the body to produce vitamin D, which is very important for overall health, as well as serotonin, the happiness hormone.
The warmer environment also encourages and stimulates physical activity, and at the beach you can practice various sports, from a simple walk along the shore at sunset to soccer and beach volleyball, among other possibilities.


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Source: Juliano Oliva Imóveis