10 unlucky things to avoid when buying a new home

10 unlucky things to avoid when buying a new home
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An auspicious piece of land or property site can be selected following the principles of Vasthu Sastra or Indian feng shui.

Such desirable property will benefit the buyer in terms of peace of mind, good health, happiness or even bring prosperity.

The first thing a prospective buyer needs to do is to study the shape, size, slope, proportion, location and elevation of the land. Such factors can influence the new owner in both positive and negative ways.

Next, he or she, should check who is the actual seller of the land because this can result in favourable or unfavourable consequences.

For instance, you should not purchase the land from a person who is a bankrupt, suffering from a serious illness or who has left the country.

This is because the "bad" energy left behind by the former owner will affect the well-being of the new occupant.

However, if you are still keen on purchasing such a property, you can do so by correcting the defects and incorporating Vasthu elements before occupying the property.

It is also not a good idea to buy land that has been donated to a temple or a charitable organization. Likewise, land without any title deed or that has been auctioned or used by criminals.

Research has revealed that a house that is constructed on such a site will result in the dweller not enjoying any peace of mind, or will suffer financial losses, experience obstacles to progress or even face grief.

Conditions

Any type of land containing boulders, bones, anthills or it is infested with worms should not be acquired.

Neither should you purchase plots that are waterlogged or filled with loose soil. Also, avoid buying reclaimed land or burial ground which are deemed inauspicious.

While excavating before building your house, keep an eye on what is dug up because that could be an indication of what would be in store.

Omen

Anthills affect wealth and longevity

Bones indicate obstacles to progress

Bricks indicate the owner will enjoy wealth and will acquire more property

Coal indicates ill-health and financial loss

Copper or metal indicate a prosperous life

Gold, silver or coins can bring all types of comfort

Iron or steel pieces indicate death

Snakes indicate an obstruction to building progress

Stones indicate wealth and success

Shape

Once you have determined the soil condition, you need to inspect the shape of the land.

Square and rectangle shapes sloping towards the north-east are the most favourable sites for a house.

Other favourable shapes are the "cow-faced" site where the front is narrower than the rear - this is particularly good for residential purposes - and octagonal and hexagonal plots.

A piece of land squeezed between two bigger plots is inauspicious because it will bring poverty to the residents.

Next, take into consideration the soil colour. In fact, it would be a good idea to get an expert to examine the soil. This is usually done by smelling and tasting it.

Favourable soil colours are white, red, pale green, yellow and black. Favourable taste should be sweet, sour and bitter.

From the type of soil, an expert will be able to determine what would be a suitable structure to build on the land. That is, whether the land should be used for a dwelling or business. For instance, an office or a non-profit organisation.

Fertile land is good, so look for greenery growing on the land.

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