The decision to build your own serene abode brings about a roller coaster of emotions and certainly requires you to dip into your savings at times. So, it doesn’t come as a bolt from the blue that your home is one of the most valuable, memorable and significant assets of your life. Right from weighing the pros and cons of every single step you take and preparing inceptive plans to bringing to life what you envision, making a magnificent structure stand strong is a team work of many creative and judicious minds.

Hence, to bring the left and right side of your brain to a perfect balance, the following is an attempt to broaden your mind about the various factors to consider while you decide on building your humble abode as you begin to tread along this crucial venture.

• Begin your journey by probing into financial optionsYour source of finance for constructing your home may be your savings or home loans. Regardless, cogitating about your source of finance before the beginning of construction will result in a steady flow of the rest of the process. Even though production costs of building materials have come down, do keep in mind that fluctuations are frequent and most construction materials like cement or paint will lose their potency within 6 months.
• Turn over a new leaf with the right location and facilitiesIt’s not uncommon to reiterate on choosing a comfortable location with the best vicinity and dwell more into the water, drainage and electrical facilities in your area. You also want to make sure that your area doesn’t turn out to be a mosquito breeding hotspot. As we give utmost importance to the vaastu of the place we live in, don’t let this factor slip off your mind amidst the wide pool of factors you need to consider. Besides this, be cognizant about the legalities of the location by scrutinizing the regulations, development plans, permits, development restrictions, code restrictions, zoning and most importantly the soil type.
• The right contractor is certainly the big cheese of making your house stand strongAlways remind yourself to ruminate deeply before choosing your contractor. Here are some questions you need to consider;
  1) Do they have enough experience in the field and are they registered with a reliable license?
  2) Do they hold a remarkable reputation in the field?
  3) Do they adhere to timely services and are kind enough to resolve any issues?
  Once you find your answers for the above, do remember to sign a contract between you and your contractor to avoid getting into dire straits in case of any future issues and save any information as a proof for your dealings.
• Your inceptive plan is the key to open doors to an enchanting abodeCreating a plan is one of the crucial steps that requires utmost time and dedication as it’s not just about sitting with the right professionals and creating a beguiling design, but, it’s also about creating a secure and comfortable abode for you. Learn more about your architect and dip deeper into your budget besides holding onto a reserve for unexpected expenses.
• Getting a drift of all the necessary documents makes this journey a cake walkIt is crucial to consider all the documents you require to escape the red tape of the bureaucracy. Let’s consider an instance where you want to construct a building taller than 15 meters, then you need to seek permission from the Fire Department. Besides this, don’t forget to seek approval from the BBMP (Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike), Bangalore Electricity Company (BESCOM) and Bangalore Water Sewerage and Sanitary Board (BWSSB) before beginning the construction of your new abode.

Making your dream a reality brings about a medley of constant consternation and careful action. Yet, if you let loose the consternation and instead focus on being sapient, patient and muse over how every action of yours can lead to the construction of a captivating abode, nothing can stop you from breathing new life into your dreams.