A checklist of 15 question to ask when buying a house

Are you planning on buying an apartment or a house? You should be aware that it is a decision requiring a lot of thought. Two phases are notably crucial before taking a decision: the first contact with the seller, and the visit to the apartment or house. 

In order to help you make the most out of these two phases, we have made a list of the questions you should ask before taking a final decision.

• Why is the seller selling?
• How long as it been on the market?
• What is market rent?
• What is the amount of property tax, land tax and local taxes?
• How long did the owners live in the house/ apartment?
• What works did they do to it?
• Were the works or renovations after its building made by a professional?
• Are there any other properties for sale in the neighborhood? If there are, at what price?
• Who currently manages the property? How do they charge you? What percent of collected income do they charge you?
• How far are the important facilities from the apartment, for example shops, public transport, parks, hospitals, schools, work, gym, etc.
• How old is the building?
• How is traffic in this area?
• If you have a car this must be an important question to ask. Will car parking be provided and do you have to pay extra for it?
• The windows are facing which direction?
• How much did the market value of the apartment raise?