Your New Home
Buying and choosing a home is one of the most important decisions we make in our lives, whether we are buying a home for our future home or as an investment.
If we have already made the decision that our dream home is just a click away, we must be prepared that until the purchase itself you will travel a journey accompanied by many details that we must anticipate such as – inspections, documents, financing, repairs and finishing works and last but not least, furniture. But every journey starts with an idea and a small step towards realization.
The perfect property for everyone is different, for some it is an apartment in close proximity to relatives, for others it is an apartment with an incredible view, for others it is very important that the property is located in an ideal central part of the city, others want peace, quiet and a yard , and why not the sea combined with the proximity of the city – i.e. the desired property is a house or apartment near the city, etc. No matter what the perfect property means to you, we will help you find it. One of the most important things is not to make the investment decision under the influence of emotions or go to extremes. A measured investment has always been preferred.
In order to make a good deal it is important to maintain composure and calmness, clarify what is important for you to own the perfect property. When choosing and looking for a property, it is important to answer the following questions:
– my dream home is – a house or an apartment;
– how to buy – greenfield, under construction or completed;
– what to buy – new or old construction;
– what I want in my new home – number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, living room, kitchen, terrace/s, central or local heating, gasification, view, quiet and peaceful location;
– what is important for me to have near my dream home – schools, kindergartens; quick and easy access to the central part of the city; 24/7 – shops, pharmacies and health facilities, shopping center; public transport stops; parks and green spaces; near home or workplace.
These are just some of the questions that we must have answered before we start looking for a property.
Here are the answers:
1. My Dream home is a house or an apartment
Living in a house has its advantages – having to deal with dozens of neighbors , some of them not so friendly, is avoided and you mainly deal with family.
In the house, you have greater privacy, a garden and you isolate unnecessary noise from the neighbors, and vice versa, you can invite guests without worrying about whether you will “upset” a neighbor. In most cases, the houses have a yard, which is a perfect place to relax – drinking coffee, making a barbecue, playing with the children, as well as growing flowers, pets and many other activities.
Of course, living in a house has its downsides – it is more difficult to maintain because of the large area. If the house is located near the city, the distance and costs of going to work and getting to the city should be considered. The costs of maintaining the house and yard are not to be underestimated.
Last but not least is the difference in the final price.
2. How to buy – greenfield, under construction or completed.
For many people, buying a greenfield property is a very risky investment, there is no dispute about that, but it cannot be underestimated that when we buy a greenfield property from an established builder in the market, its price is significantly lower than for already built properties.
When buying a greenfield property we must be prepared that construction and completion will take time.
Property under construction – the purchase of a property in an earlier stage of construction gives the buyer the opportunity for a greater choice of floor, exposure, square footage, internal distribution, the possibility to make alterations during construction. It is also extremely important that when the property is still under construction the price per sq.m. is different from that of the completed construction.
Completed property – limited choice of floor, exposure, square footage, internal distribution, you can choose from several remaining properties or in some cases there is no residential space left, only commercial space, in the relevant building. The price of properties in a completed building with a Permit to Use is significantly higher, the costs of construction-repair activities are higher, especially if you decide to make alterations such as demolishing and demolishing walls, hauling construction materials, etc.
3. What to buy – new or old construction
The new buildings are designed according to the latest trends in construction and architecture – new technologies are followed, in most cases the space is used as well as possible, for greater functionality. One of the important advantages of new construction is better insulation both inside and outside, which is a prerequisite for better energy efficiency, which leads to lower heating bills.
Both old and new construction have their disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is perhaps that the common parts are calculated in the price, which makes such apartments practically more expensive. Because of the common areas and the declared square
it is often larger than the net area of the apartment.
Old construction – it is divided into several types – panel, EPK, brick and we will tell you what the differences are next time.
What are the required documents and how we can get assistance for bank financing are part of the following topics, which we will also cover in another article from our blog.
If you would like to meet with us and find out what our latest current offers are, as well as the prices and payment stages according to the type of property, or to receive assistance in financing the property of your choice, you can find us at the indicated contacts. We will give you complete information about the offered properties, and you will choose the most profitable one for you.
You will receive a professional consultation at a time and place convenient for you, which is completely free!
