Your own four corners are not only a bathroom, kitchen and a few rooms. This is the entire space we decide on when buying an apartment from a developer. What to pay attention to? Here are some useful tips for those who don’t want to buy a pig in a poke.
The highest quality, professionalism and safety. When choosing our new apartment, we want to be sure that what will soon become our property will be made according to the highest standards. We will collect information on this subject during a conversation with the developer and during our own inspection of the construction site.
Corridor, staircase, stairs
The apartment is the heart of the building. However, it is a mistake to focus only on the parameters that characterize the apartment. In order for it to fully fulfill its utility function, we should be interested in what is directly adjacent to it: a terrace, corridor or staircase.
When familiarizing yourself with the developer’s offer, it is worth asking him about the type and standard of materials used to finish the terrace, make stairs or floor in the corridor. A poorly made terrace can become the cause of large amounts of money flowing out of the household budget. Why? If we have purchased a two-level apartment, we will bear the consequences of a construction defect related to, for example, water stains. A poorly made balcony can also lead to flooding of the neighbor living below. Excessive moisture will cause mold and mildew, which are time-consuming and expensive to get rid of. To avoid verification of the reliability of the terrace by the weather, it is worth making sure how and what our balcony is made of.
The specification of building materials should meet the requirements of Polish and European standards. A certain frost resistance or anti-slip properties of the surface will ensure its durability, comfort and safety of use.
When buying a turnkey apartment or in a developer’s standard, we want an aesthetic finish of the adjacent spaces: a staircase or a corridor. Before finalizing the transaction, however, you need to find out whether the materials used to finish them are durable and will ensure comfort of use. Otherwise, we can expect long and noisy renovations to correct the original shortcomings.
Pavements and squares
The development of the area around the building is an aspect that should not be underestimated when buying an apartment. Elements that are part of the investment’s surroundings should be of the highest quality of workmanship. This can only be guaranteed by proven and durable materials, of which special attention should be paid to concrete, paving stones and paving slabs. They must be resistant to changing weather conditions. “We offer a number of products that combine utility values with a decorative structure. Tiles made of noble aggregates are both strong and frost-resistant. Using them in the design of a square or pavement will ensure the highest comfort of use even during a sudden weather breakdown.
Modern housing estates
often offer practical spaces for walking with animals or playing with children. These places covered with poor quality surface can pose a threat to our children and pets. Cracked, crumbling or slippery paving slabs are a common cause of serious cuts or injuries.
Elevation
The human eye enjoys beautiful things. However, it is not worth being deceived by the modern investment project. In addition to aesthetic values, the practical aspect of finishing the building is equally important. Proper insulation of the walls can affect energy consumption during the heating season and, consequently, the amount of our bills. In addition, professional wall insulation prevents the formation of thermal bridges.
When buying an apartment from a developer, we should be 100% sure that in return we receive reliable, complete solutions with a warranty for years. Asking questions is the key to knowledge. However, if we do not feel up to verifying the investor’s words, we can ask a construction expert for help.
Author: Probet-Dasag
