For us it is very important that customers feel comfortable, calm and accompanied throughout the process and that they choose the home of their dreams satisfactorily.

Good advice can make the difference between making a good choice or not of the most suitable home for your needs and priorities.

That is why in this post we list 15 key aspects that you must assess before buying a flat to help you make the best decision:

• Paperwork: that all the papers necessary to formalize the sale of a home are in order. Being mindful of this aspect can make the difference between signing up and having a new home or not having one. In this article we detail all the paperwork and legal aspects that you will have to review and take into account before buying a flat.
• Budget: It seems obvious but sometimes it's something you forget because we all like to dream, right? It is important to be realistic and take into account the actual budget available to avoid getting into more debt than is possible in our situation. Ideally, the money you spend on the purchase of your home should be around 35% of your monthly income.
• Method of payment: once you know the budget you have in mind, think about whether you are going to buy the apartment in cash, through a mortgage loan or through a mortgage subrogation (change of ownership of the mortgage debtor).
• Decide who you are going to buy it from: to individuals, through Internet portals, developers, banks or real estate agencies (from Clavis Grup we assure you a close, transparent and professional advice to accompany you throughout the process)
• Type of housing: new construction, second hand or sheltered housing.
• Location of the home: you may be interested in living close to your job, close family, friends… It is also important to consider the services of the area where the property is located: shops, banks, health care services, leisure places,… And if you have children or plan to have them, check if there are nurseries, schools, institutes, parks, ...
• Communication: check that the house is well connected by public transport. This aspect can save you a lot of time in daily commutes to work, etc.
• Parking: Parking in which areas can become a real headache. Depending on your priorities, needs and transportation habits, this point will make the difference between looking for a property that includes a parking space and / or that there are parking spaces available nearby.
• Common areas: depending on the area in which you are looking for your home it will be easier or more difficult to find properties with common areas (swimming pool, garden, recreation area). If this aspect is fundamental for you, we advise you that before launching to visit a lot of properties, research the areas that interest you first and that are more likely to find properties with common areas. They are usually found outside or in the vicinity of cities so think ahead if you are willing and able to live further away from the city.
• Community expenses: this aspect is not usually taken into account but it is very important that you ask and inform yourself well so as not to take unpleasant surprises.
• Orientation and brightness: this aspect conditions, among other things, the costs of maintaining the temperature in a house: heating, air conditioning… This can mean a very significant monthly energy savings, every euro of savings counts.
• Age of the floor: it is important that you check the correct operation of the appliances that leave in the building, if there are leaks, the condition of the electrical installations (that the light box works…), the condition of the plumbing (pressure of the taps ...), ...
• Storage room: depending on the size of some floors and the need for space that you have that a property has storage room can be a big point in your favor. Take a good look at your needs and habits and consider whether you will need a storage room to live more comfortably.
• Work from home: if this is your case, think about whether you will need a space as a study or office to work quietly and be able to concentrate.
• Know the rules of the neighborhood community: for example, if pets are allowed. If it is something important to you, it is another aspect that you will have to consider before deciding to buy an apartment or another.

We are aware that so many aspects to consider and legal roles that must be addressed before buying a home can be quite overwhelming so from Clavis Grup we can accompany and advise you in the process of buying your apartment so that you achieve your purpose and find the floor that you are looking for in an easy, fast, simple and transparent way so that you only have to worry about decorating your future home.

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