- Oct 10, 2022
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Social and Demographic Factors to Consider in Land and Housing Selection
There are many points that need to be considered when choosing a plot and housing.
There are many points that need to be considered when choosing a plot and housing. In this article we will talk about 13 social-demographic factors that should be considered when choosing a plot and housing.
Why is the choice of land and housing important?
In the meaning of the word, the plot means the area where a new structure to be built will be found. Whether it's for owning a home or starting a business or owning an investment area, there are many important points to consider when choosing a plot and housing. The qualities of the plot to be chosen are of great importance in terms of efficiency of construction and subsequent stages. When choosing a plot, it is necessary to pay attention to the following criteria:
- Seçilecek arsaya yönelik ihtiyaçları saptamak,
- Bütçe planlaması yapmak ve miktarı kesinleştirmek,
- Arsa seçiminde sosyal/demografik faktörlere dikkat etmek.
Social-Demographic Factors in Land and Housing Selection
Social/demographic factors vary in the choice of land and housing. Below we have compiled for you the most important of these factors.
Seeing the plot
Regardless of the purpose for which the land to be purchased, it is critical to examine the plot with the naked eye, visit it on site, to be able to make a good observation of the plot. It may also be the case that plots sometimes do not have all of the features written on paper, but also do not meet the expected qualities.
In some lands, structures such as slums and prefabricated houses built on land without any permission can be seen. In order not to encounter such unforeseen situations later, the area should be visited before buying.
Zoning Control
One of the main issues among social/demographic factors in the choice of land and housing is the zoning situation. The zoning plan should be carefully investigated, rather than relying solely on the oral statement of the owner of the property. It is important that the zoning plan is compatible with high-scale plans, and the plan should correspond to the structure that the recipient will perform on the plot. For the purpose of checking the zoning status, municipalities can be contacted.
Share Status
The land or land to be purchased may be areas that have been taken stock by someone else. Lands that already have shares are riskier places in terms of investment. Because in the process of purchasing a share land, permission for the purchase must be obtained from all shareholders. Therefore, the purchase process can take longer than normal trading processes. It should be remembered that if the buyer is determined to buy a stock plot, he will partner with other shareholders.
Price Comparison
Another of the social/demographic factors in the choice of land and housing is the determination of the price range of other housing and land in the mentioned area prior to purchase in order not to suffer any material losses when carrying out the purchase process.
Geologic Location
In the process of buying land or plot of land, the geological location should be carefully studied. Whether there is any slip on the floor of the area where it is planned to be purchased, the suitability of the floor structure to laying the foundation should be assessed. If the ground is not suitable for the purposes of the structure to be built, and it is still desirable to purchase the plot, it is necessary to carry out ground solidification work. At the same time, it is necessary to evaluate whether the land is close to the flood bed and how it is located in terms of natural disasters such as avalanches and landscapes.
Water, Natural Gas and Electric Status
Regardless of the structure (house, residential, workplace, factory) to be built on the land, there should be no problems with the access of electricity and water to the structure. Land that is unfavorable for the use of electricity, natural gas and water cannot meet the needs of both the housing to be built and prevent the land from being a good investment tool for the purchaser and persons. Before purchasing land or land, it must be investigated and tested whether the area is suitable for such uses.
Environmental Factor
The seventh of social/demographic factors in the choice of land and housing is the environmental factor. The perimeter of the land must be appropriate to the way the area is used. As an example, if the perimeter of a plot where a luxury villa is wanted to be built is covered with slum structures and prefabricated/tent areas, this can be a disadvantageous situation for people who will live in the dwelling. In the same way, if the structure being worked on is a factory or an enterprise; proximity to the resources that the factory or enterprise will need, transportation time and suitability of roads are important criteria in terms of obtainable maximum efficiency. Environmental control should be carried out carefully so that the perimeter of the land does not cause problems to the housing that will be located in the area.
Land Structure
The criterion by which the ground characteristics of the mentioned area are determined is to study the land structure. When examining the land structure, it is necessary not only to determine whether the ground is oblique, but also the ground and surrounding vegetation (woodland, woodland, steppe), determine the rocks and rocks collected on the land.
Property Tax Debt
When buying any real estate, it should be questioned whether the area concerned owes any property tax from past years to the municipality to which it is affiliated. This kind of information can cause the buyer to deal with big problems afterwards, which take place without questioning.
Regulatory Partnership Share (DOP)
It is necessary to make zoning abandonments called Regulatory Partnership Share (DOP) on real estate. If the land deed belongs to a property that has not yet been abandoned, an amount of square meters taken may be lost.
Deeds Directorate
Social/demographic factors in the choice of land and housing include going to the title directorate. By going to the Land Directorate, where the land is connected at the current date, it must be checked whether the land is subject to any property rights limitation. If such cases are not checked, problems with ownership may arise after the purchase has taken place.
Construction Process
An important issue is how the construction process will proceed, which will begin after the purchase of land. How the construction will progress in the desired area can be predicted by looking at the condition of the land. It is necessary to consider how favorable the climatic conditions are for construction (flood, rain, storms) and other factors that may affect the construction (such as high voltage lines, some types of infrastructure, the possibility of historical artefacts from the terrain and so on). It should also be observed whether there is a structure around it that is likely to affect the construction process.
Payment Format
At the payment stage of this process, which proceeds with a specific budget plan, it should be decided from the beginning how to make the payment with the owner. Options such as advance, two installments or six-month term can be offered, the variety of options is up to the owner. Once the form of payment is determined, it may become possible to say how quickly or slowly investments and transactions on the plot will proceed.
In the process of purchasing land and housing, all the items that we mentioned above are of great importance. Social/demographic factors in the choice of land and housing are processes that you must follow meticulously so that you do not regret the land you have purchased and do not suffer harm. But buyers may find it difficult to take care of each stage of this process closely and create time to find the right plot or housing. At this point, the Endeksa will gladly be with you to answer every question you have, make the valuation of the plot and follow the whole process for you and choose the right plot for you.

