May 2016 www.womanthismonth.com 62 There is no dearth of choices when it comes to renting or buying residential space in Bahrain. From homes on serene waterfronts, to chic apartments in urban pockets of the island, to secluded green oases – the options are extensive. OK, so you’ve scoured houses for hours together and you’ve finally stepped into a potential pad that you feel positive about. But don’t say "I do" and put a deposit on it before you’ve seen the nooks and crannies. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD – The area might be one you like, but consider which pocket the house is situated in. Does the bottleneck close by cause perpetual traffic snarls? If it’s going to be a frustrating experience to do the school run or get to work on time every single day, you might want to think twice before signing on the dotted line. If it is an apartment or a villa within a compound you are thinking to rent, get to know a little about your neighbours. Consider your lifestyle; does it conform to that of the general populace of your building or compound? Sometimes people move out of perfectly good homes because the neighbours were far too noisy, or vice versa! LIFESTYLE | home Making the Right Move Moving house can be exhausting, and at times, exasperating. The secret to minimise the teething troubles in a new nest is to pay attention to detail while you house hunt, writes Behnaz Sanjana. STORAGE AND SPACE – This is often overlooked by novice house hunters, especially in fully furnished facilities. Taking into account the size of your family, and the things you own, do a quick mental comparison of the storage you currently have with the space you see in a potential home. Include wardrobes, dressers, drawers for miscellanea and, importantly, kitchen cabinets. Buying good quality storage is a major drain on the pocket, and, if your budget is already tight, you might want to peruse other options. Even if you own your cupboards and appliances, estimate whether all of them will be able to comfortably fit into your new space. It’s a little too late when the movers inform
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