7 questions to ask about the building before you buy an apartment in it. Part 1.
There are a number of topics that almost no one raises before buying an apartment. And this is taking into consideration the fact that everyone knows that after the purchase it will be too late to beat the drums. But when a Russian sees the price and likes what he sees, he quickly decides to sign all the papers, as if he were buying an ice cream cone at a discount, not an expensive real estate… In general, so that then your decision will not bite you in the ass, we advise you to consider in advance a number of issues that we discuss in this article.
To save yourself the expense and suffering in the future, we advise you to play detective and even hire a lawyer and a couple of other experts to answer the following questions:
1. Is there a problem with the building?
About older buildings you should find out if there are any sanitary violations, that is, if there are no parasites living in the house. You can also find out if there is a nightclub or construction site nearby that causes an avalanche of complaints from tenants. There may be many problems, and your seller is probably hiding them. If you buy an apartment in a new building or in a house under construction, then you should clarify if there are no problems with the developer.
Most of the information you can find on the Internet, if you know how to use search engines well and know where to look specifically. If not, the experts are there to help you.
2. How will the area change?
In Russia, now everything is built up. Buying an apartment in a new house, you can get a lucky coin, which in a couple of years will turn your neighborhood into a center of good life and luxurious infrastructure. It may be the opposite, next to begin something demolish and these ruins for a good decade will be your view from the window. Also, you can buy a house with a view, and two years later another house will be built in front of your view. All in all, there are many options. Be one step ahead and start understanding the economy, builders and real estate.
3. Is there a toxic industry nearby?
You may not be informed, but next to your new home may be a landfill or factory, which will not be beneficial to the atmosphere. If you care about your health, be sure to pay attention to this.
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