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When you buy an apartment, you can't be very sure about the materials used or the quality of the construction. We can discuss: electrical circuits, plumbing, water pipes, central heating, radiators, sound / thermal insulation and much more.
You may be able to check one or the other, but there are many aspects that go into the construction of a home. And a specialist who knows what to check and where to check, can give you crucial details about that apartment / house.
Another recommendation in this regard would be to look for and check the construction company that took care of the building. Who is the company?
Is there any negative news or information about that company on the internet?
The appearance of the walls matters
A room that is freshly painted can hide various problems.
• Mold stains
• Cracks
• Superficial repairs
• Moisture
All this can be hidden with a washable layer.
Don't be impressed by the clean appearance of the rooms. Analyze each corner separately. For example, even if you cover the mold with paint, the smell and moisture caused by it should raise a question mark.
The foundation of the house
This advice will apply to those who are interested in buying a house or a duplex and not so much to people who want an apartment or a studio. A very important thing is that the foundation has concrete slabs. Concrete slabs provide very high stability to the house, especially in the event of an earthquake.
In the case of a simple, storey house, the foundation should be at least 50 cm deep. And in the case of a house that has an attic and an attic, the foundation must be at least 75 cm.
For a 2-storey house, a foundation of at least 1 meter is required.
The area where you will live
What should be close to you? If you have children or plan to have them, it would be a good idea to be close to a school. It is also very convenient to have many grocery stores so that you do not carry shopping over very long distances.
Do you have a car? Check for parking lots around you.
Also, talk to your neighbors and see if there are any flooding issues in the area or how hard it is to drive in the snow in winter. Find out if there are frequent accidents or other hazards.
How long has the building been uninhabited?
There are 2 reasons why this is important:
1. An uninhabited house is damaged - In winter, if the heat is not on then there is a very high chance of mold or other damage.
The same thing can happen if the rooms are not ventilated. Electrical or thermal installations, electrical circuits, sanitary installations, water pipes, the boiler, all deteriorate.
2. Why didn't anyone buy the home? Maybe it's because of the price or the area where the house is located is unwelcome or even dangerous. Or maybe the building in which the apartment / studio is located has a structural problem. The reasons can be multiple.
When you buy an apartment, you can't be very sure about the materials used or the quality of the construction. We can discuss: electrical circuits, plumbing, water pipes, central heating, radiators, sound / thermal insulation and much more.
You may be able to check one or the other, but there are many aspects that go into the construction of a home. And a specialist who knows what to check and where to check, can give you crucial details about that apartment / house.
Another recommendation in this regard would be to look for and check the construction company that took care of the building. Who is the company?
Is there any negative news or information about that company on the internet?
The appearance of the walls matters
A room that is freshly painted can hide various problems.
• Mold stains
• Cracks
• Superficial repairs
• Moisture
All this can be hidden with a washable layer.
Don't be impressed by the clean appearance of the rooms. Analyze each corner separately. For example, even if you cover the mold with paint, the smell and moisture caused by it should raise a question mark.
The foundation of the house
This advice will apply to those who are interested in buying a house or a duplex and not so much to people who want an apartment or a studio. A very important thing is that the foundation has concrete slabs. Concrete slabs provide very high stability to the house, especially in the event of an earthquake.
In the case of a simple, storey house, the foundation should be at least 50 cm deep. And in the case of a house that has an attic and an attic, the foundation must be at least 75 cm.
For a 2-storey house, a foundation of at least 1 meter is required.
The area where you will live
What should be close to you? If you have children or plan to have them, it would be a good idea to be close to a school. It is also very convenient to have many grocery stores so that you do not carry shopping over very long distances.
Do you have a car? Check for parking lots around you.
Also, talk to your neighbors and see if there are any flooding issues in the area or how hard it is to drive in the snow in winter. Find out if there are frequent accidents or other hazards.
How long has the building been uninhabited?
There are 2 reasons why this is important:
1. An uninhabited house is damaged - In winter, if the heat is not on then there is a very high chance of mold or other damage.
The same thing can happen if the rooms are not ventilated. Electrical or thermal installations, electrical circuits, sanitary installations, water pipes, the boiler, all deteriorate.
2. Why didn't anyone buy the home? Maybe it's because of the price or the area where the house is located is unwelcome or even dangerous. Or maybe the building in which the apartment / studio is located has a structural problem. The reasons can be multiple.
