According to Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory, the need for shelter is so basic it ranks above other needs such as love, esteem, etc. In simple terms, having a good accommodation is crucial to our survival as humans. However, what is even more important than having good accommodation is owning your accommodation.
Here’s the good news: what you earn and your age have no bearing on whether you can or cannot own a house. This sounds far-fetched, but before you go thinking this article is not for you (possibly because we’re big dreamers here), why don’t you ask yourself, “Why shouldn’t I own a house?”
Our society and the present economy have conditioned our minds to think owning a house is what you do with grey hair or when you’re ready to retire. It makes the dream seem like a speck in the distance when in fact it is very much attainable.
The seeming unattainability of this dream has made us conform to thinking like perpetual tenants while forgetting the benefits of owning a house. This article will remind you of the benefits of owning a house so you can start working towards it – a process simpler than you think.
Let’s get into the reasons you should start working towards owning your roof.
- You become financially independent: The cost of building your own house may seem huge, especially considering the economy. However, the cost of remaining a tenant forever or at least one without plans of building soon is much more. There’s a certain freedom and sigh of relief you can breathe with your finances when you have a house. One, you don’t have to worry about where your next rent is coming from and two, you can mortgage the house in case you need a loan.
- You get to create the space you want: So many people are living in houses that don’t suit their personality. With your own house, you can customise the space to suit your needs and personality. This way, your house becomes an expression of who you are, a luxury you may never get while living in a rented apartment.
- You break free from shylock landlords: We have heard and read countless stories of how innocent tenants have been victims of greedy, wicked landlords looking to swindle their tenants and generally make life horrible for them. And this is not to talk of the headache of resolving issues with other renters. However, the day you start building your house is the beginning of the end of landlord wahala and neighbour palava.
- It keeps you grounded: When you build a house, you’re creating a permanent address for yourself, at least till you build another one. This is especially helpful if you’re looking to start a family and put your roots down. Where best to raise your children than under your own roof?
If you’ve gotten this far and wondering how to start building your own house, you are in luck because all the information and resources you need are contained in the book, The 7 Steps to Build Your Own House.
Click here to get a copy of the guide. This book has taken several people from tenants to landowners and, eventually, homeowners. Get a copy to start building your own house today.
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