Do you think it's necessary to buy a house before Marriage?

It depends on your financial capability and planning. If you can afford to pay the instalments every month, go ahead! Because after 10-15 years, the house is yours. If not, then rent a house, it's ok. It's not necessary to buy a house before marriage.

I had never heard of buying a house before marriage. Thinking about it, it's a good idea. I know the trend has been for single people to go ahead and buy their own home and not wait to be married. If you buy a house before you are married, then your wife doesn't get a say on the home she's going to live in. I see the pros for both decisions so I'd have to say it's whatever you feel comfortable doing!

Good day.. If you have the means why not. It's a good investment and more practical than renting. It's always better to start young to save, I know that Traditional Chinese are thrifty by nature because I'm also a Chinese. Good Luck. TOH SHIYA

this is one of my requirement. Our family has been renting a house, all my life..lol, [we had our own house in the province when I was 15 but after a year we sold it and decide to go back in the city.] so now, unfortunately, we're still renting. So I said to myself, if I will get married someday, my husband should have his own house, coz it's really hard not to have your own, it's better to start a family that is stable and no worries. Having your own house, buying some appliances and furnitures and of course having a stable bank account. have fun!

im sorry to say as a girl i think it's necessary to buy a house before Marriage.One of my girl friends told me once it feels bad to marry in a rented house.and i agree with her.I dont know why most of the young people may prefer to having an apartment in the downtown to building a traditional house in the countryside,or better,a villanette. to be honest ,im one of them.i dont mean you cannt marry the one you love unless he can afford the HOUSE.At least, that guy you are going to marry is working on this gradually and successfully.that's how i view this issue.As for me ,i insist a decent house before marriage. Sorry for the burden brought to you guys. And FIGHTING!

You should buy a new house only if you afford it. It's a great feeling to be owner of a house but sometime it creates a lot of problem in future while paying off the loan.

Well, the main thing a person needs to remember when considering buying over owning a home, is that you need to sit down before doing so, and write down the Pros and the Cons to doing so. If you have a Good secure job, and have the down payment, etc. needed to purchase something, buying is a Good way to go. The main thing though to remember, is if you end up unhappy you cannot just up and move. You are stuck with your purchase, so make sure you do your homework and research before making this Step as well. With todays economy, and home prices, this could be a Smart move if you can get something cheaper, but make sure you know what you are getting into as well. Owning a place is a Big dream for everyone, but if you are not prepared and ready, it can also become a Big headache as well.

No I don't think that it is necessary to own a house. Many people got us into this mortgage mess because they felt the pressure to own a home. Save up for a downpayment ideally 20% and then make sure you mortgage is no more than 25% of your take home pay.

In India, there is the system of staying with the parents even after marriage in the ancestral home. So those who want, can stay back. But of course buying a flat or house would definitely be better before marriage. Post marriage it becomes very difficult to save and indulge, both at the same time. Don’t you have any instalment schemes there? These are very helpful to young couples who are just starting life.

That is the ideal setting but in our present time it is really hard to acquire a good and decent house since prices are such an expensive one. When I got married I realized that if I would prioritize acquiring house I would not be married up till this day because of that. That is why me and my wife said that we have to start family before the house and we are happy living in a rented house. We still dream that someday we will be able to get one for ourselves.

hi andy! for me, its necessary to buy a house before marriage. its good to be prepared when building a family. but here, although it would be nice if there's already a house, its not necessary. the couple can stay in their parent's house if they don't a house yet. or they can rent a place, an apartment or a house. some would get a house with low mortgage. if i were to marry, i prefer that we get a house first before we marry and live together. i prefer to live a married life apart from my parents and his parents and i'd love to have my own house which i can decorate by myself.

i don't own a house right now. but i think it's better if before got married i could have my own house. i would feel safer than today..

I think about buying my own house outside the city before getting settled.Here the city life is very crowded.But outside the city it is very calm and we feel relaxed there.

I think that it's not necessary to buy a house before marriage, you can rent one...it's the same thing. Nowdays is very hard to buy a house, I must work at least 20 years for buying a house...and even after 20 years I'm not sure that I'll afford to buy one.

it is ideally good to buy a house before settling in. but the prices are going on just like anything. its the main problem as i think. for that acumulate money. rent a house initially and then try to buy with loan

It depends on your budget and financial stability. If you have enough finances to support it, then it's better to buy a house and settle down. But if you can't buy one, it would be good to just rent a house first and save money. Buy the house that you want if you enough savings already. Kudos.

I think is a good idea to buy a house,so in 10 years from now you already own your own house and you don't have to worry about mortgage or paying rent anymore. You can apply for a loan and pay it in 10 years. If you are very young try not to have kids until the two of you are financially stable. The biggest expense that we all have is our mortgage or rent.

Hello andyliuzn. Long time no see. As to this topic, I think that it doesn't have to get a house for a couple if they are not financially mature. But the other solution to this house issue to rent a house or you can buy one on installment. These days it has been broadcasting on the radio that houses in big cities like Shenzhen are getting lower in price. I also read on QQ website that there are some houses somewhere in Shenzhen that are being sold very cheaply, as much as ninety thousand, so cheap. It is because some people from HK bought them and now they want to live in HK again because of some unknown reason, so they are trying to sell their houses at a low price. Even so, the site says that not many people do not want to buy the houses due to their location or some reason like that. If I were working in Shenzhen, I am sure to buy one as it is so cheap. lol. I wish you good luck, friend.

no i do not think so. you can safely be with your parents. that way your wife will get a chance to respect and spend quality time with them. just try out being in a joint family and see the fun.

No. I have been married several times. I only had one house before marriage. Sometimes it is more necessary to be practical whether it is more economical to rent or to have house payments when you are first married.