Some foreign buyers, often the retirement age prefer not to resort to the apartments and cozy houses in the Bulgarian villages. The basis for such choice is often based on the desire to have a rest from city bustle, to enjoy the pleasures of a rural life, feel peace in harmony with nature. Another encouraging factor in favor of purchasing rural housing – property price, which is much lower than the cost of resort real estate.
Some buyers are interested in renovated and ready to move homes, others prefer to purchase items without repair, to create the interior yourself. What are the pitfalls inherent in the purchase of a renovated home? What to consider when buying residential facility for subsequent restoration? How to choose a reliable team of professionals and to hedge in case of unforeseen situations?
Pitfalls of buying renovated homes
Buying a renovated home is good only if you are confident in the quality of the work performed. However, to verify this in most cases is quite difficult. As a rule, the buyer does not know in what condition was the Foundation and walls before it was renovated, what construction materials were used and how to carry out finishing work. Isn't that in the process of operation in a beautiful, at first glance, the house one after another will start to show negative points – a consequence of the omission of the builders?
That this did not happen, check all the moments on the stage of viewing the property. Thoroughly inspect the structure for defects, pay attention to details – ceilings and walls, the flooring, quality installation of doors, Windows, plumbing. Ask the seller to tell us about the nature of the work performed and the condition of the house before the repair. Ask neighbors about a particular facility, consult with experts.
The subtleties of self-repair
If you bought a cheap house and are planning major or minor repairs, then you will have to face serious difficulty is the selection of reliable performers. It is a difficult task, especially if you are not familiar with the Bulgarian market. Of course, safer to enter into a contract with the construction companies, but for many buyers of the services of contractors can not afford. If you decide to use the services of private professionals, follow these tips:
- Hire the masters for advice.
- Compare prices, focusing on average rates in the market, which can be found in the quarterly directory "Anorectic for stroitelnie-montanita work".
- To avoid misunderstandings on financial matters, establish with the contractor a contract specifying timecurrent framework of fees and penalty for violation of terms. It is recommended to execute the contract even if the contractor is a private person.
- Not pay with the performers prior to the full completion of repair work.
The company BolgarskiyDom
The company BolgarskiyDom – international real estate Agency with years of experience in the real estate market in Bulgaria. We offer houses in rural areas at reasonable prices – in directory of 200 proposals across the country.
Make you satisfied bought the house, we offer you additional services, among which are checking the status of residential facilities, advice on legal issues, selection of professional construction crews, drafting and conclusion of the contract with the contractor.