In times of economic instability, happiness is said to be in stone. But for this maxim to hold true, nothing must be left to chance, starting with research.
Choose a land to build
Construction offers great freedom both in terms of the project and its implementation. But the choice to buy a building plot is not trivial. Whatever your project, its success depends greatly on the quality and completeness of the information you glean. You can obtain valuable information from your town hall. Upon request, you will receive a certificate of town planning called "information". He will inform you about the rules of town planning, the administrative limitations to the right of property and the tax and participation regime which falls on the land in question. It will then be necessary to obtain a certificate called "operational" to know if the plot is buildable or not. Consulting the PLU (local urban plan) will also give you a good idea of the development of the environment and any existing easements. Please note that the measures recorded in the cadastre have no legal value. For reliable data, an approved surveyor must be used. Take the opportunity to ask him questions about the condition of the basement.
With this information, you can focus on more specific criteria. First check the condition of the connections (water, sanitation, electricity, telephone, etc.). Remember that any structural work will add to the final bill. Next come questions relating to the quality of the terrain: how is it oriented? Does its price per square meter match that of the sector? What are the nearby amenities? Where are the nearest access routes or public transport lines?
Buying a home
If you plan to acquire a property already built, you will have to start by establishing a precise specification on your needs and desires, before scouring the real estate ads. By comparing the different goods, you will have a clear idea of the state of the local market and you will be able to refine your budget. In the purchasing process, however, it is the visits that are most important. You have to be able to ignore decoration and painting to focus on much more decisive elements. After having thoroughly examined the property (cleanliness, plumbing, electrical network, etc.), spend some time in the common areas, whether it is a building or a residence, and don't forget to visit garages and attics. If you can, chat a bit with the neighborhood to feel the atmosphere.
As part of a condominium, know that a certain number of documents must also be communicated to you. Otherwise, do not hesitate to claim them. To buy knowingly, you must indeed have an overview of the amount of taxes, a full detail of the charges and what they include, but also visibility on the maintenance book of the residence and common works to come.
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