Investing in real estate projects is one of the most determining and significant decisions for people and their life projects, since it entails making efforts, savings and the work of many years to materialize it in the dream of owning a home.
To generate confidence and peace of mind when investing in your own home, experts in the real estate sector highlight aspects such as the trajectory, financial strength, sustainability and legality as some of the main attributes that a construction company should have.
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“Having a strategic and reliable ally becomes more than essential, since it implies delivering not only family resources, but something more invaluable: the confidence both to receive a Aesthetic and quality housing projectas to take care of household finances”, stated Natalia Mesa, manager of Brand, Content and Public Relations at La Haus.
So that the process of buying a house does not become a whole headache, these are the four important aspects that everyone real estate investor must consider:
1. Financial Solidity
As this is a high value investment, homebuyers should ensure that the company developing the project has the adequate financial strength to solve their constructionsthis with the purpose of reducing risks and preventing bad experiences.
It is key to check if the company has credit ratings, allies and financial support that allow you to give your clients a piece of peace of mind from the moment they see a project from plans, during construction, delivery and after-sales.
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2. Trajectory
This point corresponds not only to the time that a construction company has been in business, but also to the number of projects you have completed during that timehow have been the delivery times, their compliance, terms of care in each of the stages of the purchase, after-sales services, personalized advice and transparency with the information, are good practices that are derived from the time and experience of the construction companies.
3. Commitment to sustainability
Understanding environmental awareness and the need to contribute to its care by citizens, construction companies must have sustainability strategies for their projectsthat provide adequate disposal of waste, optimize resources, protect the environment and give projects sustainability over time.
“There are different certifications in sustainability for constructions in the country that not only obey their environmental contribution but also to the spread they deliver to buyerscertifications such as Casa Colombia, Edge or Leed”, highlights Fabián Zuluaga, manager of Structuring of Architecture and Concrete Projects.
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4. Legal Validity
Although it sounds logical, it never hurts to review the construction permits required by law. It is essential to guarantee that the company in charge of the project of your interest has a license to build or is processing itthat the lot where the project is carried out has ownership and has a certificate of freedom and tradition, ask if the banks that will finance the project and the trusts with which they operate are necessary.
Legal issues and the transparency of the construction companies are fundamental in the property prevention process, they facilitate the purchase decision and give the investor peace of mind.
