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This questionnaire will draw your attention to questions that should be answered before choosing an apartment in a brand-new building. It will be of assistance in discussions with the project seller or developer and will give a chance to list the most important preferences of the new dwelling in order to get better notion about the project you are interested in.
I. THE PROJECT AND ITS SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT
1. The surrounding environment and the comforts it provides
its location
the surrounding environment
the local climate
opportunities for natural recreation
2. Infrastructure
accessibility of transport
medical institutions
educational institutions
sports and medical institutions
shopping and consumer services institutions
3. The building and apartment and the comforts they provide
microclimate inside the building
functionality of the apartment
functionality of the building
4. The level of completeness of the homes
uncompleted interior finishing
completed interior finishing
5. Additional conveniences
car park
security guards and additional security systems
goods storeroom
rooms and spaces for active recreation (terraces, sports halls etc.)
children’s playroom
laundry
II. COSTS
1. Property price
home price
land price
parking space price
basement or storeroom price
2. Factors affecting the price
development potential of the building’s location
potential planning of the territory (there are plans to build new infrastructure in the building’s vicinity)
prestige of the location, village
layout of the apartment and its location in the building
views from windows
3. Processing of documents at the bank
loan processing committee
opening a transaction account
monthly interest and principal payments
4. Property insurance costs
5. Management fee and utilities charges
6. Costs of additional services (telephone, internet, TV, security etc.)
III. GUARANTEES OF OBLIGATIONS
1. Compliance of the building with building codes
Noise insulation has been installed between floors and complies with regulations
economic heating and ventilation
2. Obligations stipulated in the contract
The contract stipulates deadlines
the contract stipulates the division of responsibilities between the vendor, the builder and the manager
the contract includes complete information about the manager’s services
the contract includes complete information about ownership rights of lifts, heating systems and communications
3. The reputation and experience of the building specialists
the developer has a good reputation and is experienced
the chief building contractor has a good reputation and is experienced
the managers have a good reputation and are experienced
IV. SAFETY OF THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
1. There are no natural dangers such as possible flooding
2. There are no manmade threats i.e. there is no crime in the area and there is good street lighting
3. The plan of the building and its territory comply with building codes
4. The building and territory are guarded by security systems