It is becoming harder than ever for first time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder. Whilst government incentives are helping some to find the funds they need, whether due to a lack of financial backing or simple uncertainty about the future and the risks that can be presented when buying a mortgage, the rental market is booming whilst the sales market is floundering.
However, owning one’s own house can offer many great benefits over renting. Renting a home can feel very much like throwing money away, whilst owning a home also presents far more freedom in terms of what you can do with the house you have and indeed how at home you actually feel.
In many ways, the house being a financial asset is actually just a mere bonus, and the other benefits can often outweigh the benefits of owning such an asset. Therefore, for those worried about the excessive cost of mortgages and the risks involved in buying a home, looking at other ways to get a foot on the property ladder could be important. And, in many ways, going green can be the best way.
Garden buildings could be a very inexpensive way of having your own property. Whether you look to be given a certain area of land on ground owned by people you know or whether you look to buy your own piece of land to put garden buildings on, not only will you not have to worry about excessive repayments and vast overheads, but you can also move as and when you wish without having to deal with a chain of people waiting to move house.
Sustainable housing is a great way to protect the environment and create genuinely attractive homes at a very low cost. As such, for those who want a quick, easy and cheap way to get on the property ladder, green sustainable housing may be the best way to go.
