Buying an apartment

The first thing that the buyer should interest is the territory near the house. It is necessary to check the availability of parking lots, playgrounds. Also, an important aspect is the state of stairs and the efficiency of the elevator, especially if the purchased apartment is high, and of course the reputation of the construction company, if we are talking about new housing.

When examining the apartment, you need to see whether they were redeveloped or not, and if they did, then check whether the owner legitimized in the BTI organs. Otherwise, the buyer will have to spend extra money. If you are not satisfied with the layout of the apartment, read where the load -bearing walls are located and whether it is possible to redo the rooms at your discretion.

It is better to inspect housing without furniture, so you will be more objective. In corner apartments, it is necessary to check the walls for traces of dampness and fungus, and apartments on the top floor — for the presence of the fluxes from the ceiling. By the way, the availability of cosmetic repairs before sale may indicate concealing the shortcomings of the apartment. The most optimal of all, when the repair is made and it “impedes” the owners. Check the sound insulation of rooms in complete silence, listen to how much the noise of urban transport is heard.

It is important to check communications: electrical wiring, water pipes, sewage, heating batteries. The thermal conductivity of the apartment is also important. In this case, the time of the year cannot help you, because in winter you are able to evaluate the heating of the apartment, but you will not be able to check how hot it is in it in the summer.

In conclusion, inspect the most time -consuming and expensive places in terms of repair: ceilings and floors, doors, plumbing, double -glazed windows, the general condition of the bathroom and kitchen.