A home extension can be an enormous project both in financial and physical work. There are walls to be torn down, air conditioners to be installed, and many other technical jobs to conduct. It is important that you have a good financial plan to do home extensions.
Here are some steps to help you manage the budget for renovations.
- Make plans for your extension project. It is important to arrange every detail of your project. Do assessment on every element on your home that you are about to renovate based on the value of your home. If you take loan for your project, the loan provider will ask on specific outlines. From this early step you will know if the project fit your budget.
- Get estimations. You can do this by hiring a construction company. Do not forget to explain the considerations and parameters of your project. Provide the company with the expecting spaces they are going to work on. Compare with several companies for the best price.
- Manage your savings. It is estimated that you have to take some money out of your reserves, but this is not something to be afraid of. The advantage of using your own saving is that you do not have to pay any interest. It is wise if you take only the sufficient amount. If you plan to use loan provider then the amount would be less burdened.
- Some credit cards provide the Zero-Interest program. Find some information about it. It is a quick way to provide loans for your project. The credit card companies also suggest reward programs for you to take advantage of, but some of these programs have high rate of interest. Make sure you have read the terms and conditions carefully to avoid being haunted by debt collector once your extension project has been finished.
- Use the home equity loan to finance your renovation project. It generally has lower rate of interest than many other financing programs. If you want to sell the home before paying down the loan, reducing the equity in the home can deplete the return of your investment.
- The best and cheapest way to get extra budget is by asking your family and friends to invest for your home extensions. Small works such as remodeling and cleaning up the furniture can be done together with them. But be careful not to break anything, because the cost to hire somebody again can cost you double.
