When buying a new, previously unused by anyone apartment, developer can be confident that if we are the first owners, everything will be fine and in perfect condition. Indeed, it may be, but forewarned is forearmed, so you may want to look at certain things before receiving housing.
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Legal issues will be discussed in another article, this will focus on receiving the apartment. Let’s start with an appointment. It is essential to make sure that we agree on the time when the apartment will be clear and we can see if in fact it is as sunny as we were promised. It should also be noted that in the natural, diffused light you can see much better all kinds of imperfections than artificial light. The meeting should be held at the housing plan that will allow us to check everything. In addition, we should take with a spirit level to check walls, floors, etc. Another useful tool is angle that will allow us to quickly check whether angles are maintained. The last tool is a measure tape that will allow us to measure the surface of the housing. Keep in mind that the smaller the area of the reimbursement of a sum of money (defined in the agreement), and the larger the payment.
The most important is the comparison of the apartment to a plan. Doors, windows, electrical outlets and similar items must be in their places. By the way, we also make sure everything is opened and closed, if it is tight, etc. Having gotten the meter can also check the electrical outlets. Pay attention to the condition of the windows and window frames and doors. Seek all kinds of scratches and damage. In addition, try to see the symmetry of the walls and floors. There is no place for holes or cracks, and floors should be leveled, even if it’s hard to notice. It is worth checking the space around the water access, if there are no stains and discoloration.
If you do not have sufficient knowledge, for a few hundred dollars you can hire a building inspector who will check the apartment for us and make sure that everything is in order. We can also use help of someone we know who knows these matters quite well, the most desirable are of course people who have worked in the construction and finishing of flats. All deficiencies and defects should be reported to the developer, and he should only sign a receipt at the time when they will be fixed. Even if the developer swears and swears that he will fix at a later date, we need to insist on signing. In the end it comes to large sums of money.
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