Mirailand Blog

01 November 2026

What Should You Check When Surveying a House? Don't Just Look at How Good the House Looks

A house that looks good in photos isn't necessarily comfortable when you visit in person. When surveying a house, don't just focus on the paint color, design, or room size. There are several things that are actually more important to check because their impact is only felt after you move in.

31 October 2026

The House You Live In Can Be an Asset, But Not Every House Is Suitable for Investment

Owning your own home can indeed be an asset. But there is one thing that is often misunderstood: a house that is comfortable to live in is not necessarily a good investment. Because the needs of a home for living and the needs of a property for investment can be different. A home to live in might be chosen based...

29 October 2026

Resale Value: Why Do You Need to Think About It Before Buying?

You buy a house to live in now. But what if a few years later you want to sell it? This is where resale value becomes important. Resale value is how attractive and valuable a property is when it is resold in the future. It doesn't mean the house price will definitely go up. But it...

27 October 2026

Gaji Rp5 Juta Bisa Punya Rumah? Ini yang Harus Dihitung

Gaji Rp5 juta, apakah sudah bisa punya rumah sendiri? Jawabannya: bisa saja, tetapi bukan berarti semua rumah bisa kamu beli. Yang perlu dihitung bukan hanya harga rumah, tetapi juga DP, cicilan, pengeluaran bulanan, biaya tambahan, dan kemampuan finansial setelah rumah dibeli. Karena punya rumah bukan hanya soal mampu membeli, tetapi juga mampu menjalaninya.

25 October 2026

Save for a Down Payment or Invest First?

Have a home-buying target, but the money you're saving up is something you'd rather invest first? This dilemma happens quite often. On one hand, investing can help money grow. On the other hand, house prices can also change while you wait. So, is it better to focus on saving the down payment first or invest while...

23 October 2026

Things That Can Make Your Mortgage Application Hard to Approve

Already found a suitable house, but your mortgage application is hard to get approved? Many people think a mortgage is just about having an income and being able to pay the installments. In fact, the bank will look at your overall financial condition before granting approval. Here are 5 things that can make your application...

21 October 2026

5 Home Costs That Only Hit You After You Move In

Buying a house isn't just about being ready to pay the installment. There are several costs that only start to hit you after you actually live in it. And if you don't prepare for them from the start, these small expenses can feel quite big.

19 October 2026

"Buying a House Requires a Large Down Payment." Is That True?

One of the reasons people delay buying a house is because they feel they have to save up a very large down payment. "If I don't have hundreds of millions yet, does that mean I can't buy a house?" Not necessarily. The size of the down payment does need to be taken into account, but there's something else that's just as important: the ability to keep paying after...

17 October 2026

How Far Should a House Ideally Be From Everyday Facilities?

When searching for a house, we often ask: “How close is it?” Close to the main road? Close to schools? Close to shopping areas? But how close is actually ideal? Because a house that's too far away can make everyday activities exhausting. On the other hand, a house that's too close to a busy area isn't necessarily...