Personal space, privacy and the opportunity to live as you want. There are more willing to buy a country house instead of a cramped apartment. What you need to know for future owners to make housing safe haven, not a roiling sea of problems? In this article we will tell you what you may withhold the sellers real estate: what pitfalls you can avoid when buying?
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First and foremost, we should start with the documents, to examine thoroughly or to ask for explanations to the experts. Territory with a ready house or under construction should be decorated accordingly: the land is registered, the permission for individual housing construction, carried out the demarcation of plots. For homes in the gardening non-profit associations (SNT), it is important to check whether all the taxes and contributions paid by the seller, otherwise it will fall on the shoulders of the buyer. Meet with the management company of the settlement and verify the amount of contributions paid by the residents. Talk to future neighbors from nearby houses, they can give a complete picture of the pros and cons of living in this place.
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Next, review the plan for future development of the territory. This is done in order to a couple of years in front of your house is not built skyscraper, which will close a beautiful view from the window, or built a bustling shopping center near by.
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Definitely worth to attend to the question: what is the radius of 5-10 km from the house? Not planned any expansion of roads or long-term reconstruction, there are no water protection zones, how far airports, railway, whether there is dumping of toxic waste dumps and industrial enterprises nearby.
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One of the key factors influencing the purchase decision — the distance from transport links, gardens, schools, hospitals and shops. Is it difficult to get to work, hospitals in an emergency, or to wait for assistance from the city? In such matters it is better to insure themselves in advance.
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If all the above criteria the building meets your needs, the time to begin a thorough inspection. And then we suggest to have a friend of the Builder. A knowledgeable person should ensure that the house is in good condition: all communications are connected and working properly, pipes do not freeze in the winter, wiring are OK, the Windows is not blowing, building winterized for year-round stay. If the house has stairs, then inspected for integrity and security. Consider the plans for the future: funding, room for the elderly, facilities on the ground floor, etc.
However, not all choose a finished house “turnkey”, many people want to build it according to your needs. If you build yourself, then you need to decide on the material, usually stone, frame technology or wood. For permanent residence more likely to choose the house of the first two options. Perfect brick, due to its strength, heat and sound insulation. Frame technology used for the rapid constructions for 3-4 months, take wood or metal. Also they are preferred for economic reasons.
Find your perfect home, you comparing your desires, requirements and supply in the real estate market. And careful preparation to buy, will save you from headaches in the future.
