Choosing to buy your own house or condominium is not an easy process that we do not do every day. In addition to studying information from the website or other sources, it is advisable to visit a model house to make a final decision. What, when you first visit a model house, many of you may be excited or can't think of questions to ask, what questions should the seller ask?
What are the important questions to ask when inspecting a house or condominium? Here are 10 key questions that will help make the most profitable decision for those who are buying a home for the first time:
1. Basic information about the project
The information in this section will help you make an informed decision about what your home environment is like.
- How many units are there in the project?
- Housing area
- Is there public street parking?
- How many parking spaces are available?
- In case someone comes to visit, where can I park the car? Are there any additional costs?
2. Housing function
This information will help determine whether the size of the housing corresponds to the desired one. This is also information about pricing decisions. Because if the area is larger, then it is more expensive.
- How many square meters
- How much usable area
- How many bedrooms, bathrooms and parking spaces?
- How much does a square meter cost?
- Is there a kitchen?
- Is the furniture included in the price?
- Is it hot in the house? Where does the sun shine from? Morning and afternoon sun?
- What is the ceiling height? Does every room have the same ceiling height or not
- Is there a charger for electric vehicles?
3. Locaton
This information will help you make a decision about whether it is convenient for you to commute to work and generally move around the city.
- How far is it from the train, how many kilometers, how many minutes?
- Is there a motorway nearby?
- Is there a public shuttle to the metro?
- Is there a market or shopping center nearby?
4. Safety
This information helps us make decisions about the safety of ourselves and our belongings when we are away from home or moving at night.
- Is there round-the-clock security?
- Is there a key card for entry and exit?
- Is there a system for checking residents and outsiders?
- Is there a security guard walking around the project area? Check how many times a day
- How many CCTV cameras?
- Are there street lights at night?
5. Conveniences
This section of information will help determine the amenities within the project that we will receive upon check-in.
- Is there a fitness center or a swimming pool?
- Is there a recreation area in the project, for example, a garden?
- Is there a place for pets?
- Is there a coworking or a relaxation room?
- Can outsiders enter and use the common area?
- Do you have Wi-Fi?
- What kind of garbage collection system?
6. Shares when buying
This section of information will be another factor in making a purchase decision when comparing several projects.
- Free air conditioning?
- Free water pump and water tank?
- Can I get a refund for the booking when I cancel the purchase?
- Is there a discount?
7. Various expenses
This section explains what additional expenses you need to keep in mind when buying a house or condominium.
- Who pays for the transfer of ownership?
- Do I have to pay into the condominium fund? How much?
- What is the rate for water and electricity in the house?
- Various fees to be paid
8. Initial payment
The initial payment is a part of the money we pay for the project when booking. It can be 10%, 20% or 25% of the total cost. Then the buyer pays the rest in installments in agreement with the seller.
- Is there a down payment?
- What is the minimum down payment?
- What are the conditions for making a down payment?