Personally, we recommend you choose the second option, as housing of this type has:
• A clean legal history
• Excellent renovation
• Open floor plan
• Good infrastructure (in most cases)
• Relatively low cost (in particular, apartments from the developer here have a particularly advantageous price).
And most importantly, its buyers take no risk when purchasing a new home.
What risks do people who want to buy secondary housing take?
First of all, their newly acquired property. There are dozens of scams related to the sale of old apartments. Here are the most common ones:
• A residential building where children are registered is sold to a third party without permission from the guardianship authorities. The former owner of the property goes to court and reports a violation of the child's rights. The court annuls the transaction and declares the agreements null and void.
• A person who received an apartment by inheritance sells it to other people for money. Later, other heirs appear "on the scene", demanding a share of the property. They seek help in court and defend their right to a part of the property, obtaining the opportunity to live in the already sold apartment.
• Housing is sold using forged documents. After the victims pay the final amount, the "property owners" disappear.
In short, there are many schemes. But the truth is one – buying a home on the secondary market always carries a certain danger. And it's not just about the scammers' schemes. People who buy previously used housing risk becoming owners of apartments:
• having serious problems with wiring, heating, sewerage, ventilation, etc.;
• located in crime-ridden areas of the city;
• located near drug dens and other unfavorable places;
• having unauthorized redevelopment (which the new homeowner will have to fix at their own expense).
Are there advantages to the secondary housing market
Yes, lower apartment prices. However, the price difference is not too significant. Moreover, you can always invest money in shared-equity construction of apartments, saving money and getting a brand new apartment in the process.
Summing up
Do you want to buy a living space without any risks, unpleasant situations, or force majeure? Then only enter into deals with reputable construction companies. You won't find more honest, reliable, and open partners.
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