How to choose the perfect apartment: new building or resale?

Buying a home is an important step, and the choice between new building and resale can greatly affect your comfort, budget and even mood. Let's look at the points:
1. Move-in dates
New building:
• If the house is under construction - wait 1-2 years.
• Sometimes delays in delivery.
Resale:
• You can move in immediately after the transaction.
Conclusion: If urgency is important - resale wins.
2. Repair and layout
New building:
• Often sold without finishing (bare concrete).
• It is possible to do everything "to suit yourself".
Resale:
• Already renovated (but it is not a fact that you will like it).
• Sometimes requires a major renovation.
Conclusion: If you want a clean slate, buy a new building. If you don’t want to spend money on repairs, buy a secondary property.
3. Documents and legal purity
New building:
• Buying from a developer is often easier with documents.
• But it is important to check the reliability of the developer.
Secondary:
• You need to carefully check the history of the apartment and the owners.
• There are risks: debts, disputes over inheritance, registered people.
Conclusion: New building is a little safer, but the secondary property is not a problem with proper verification.
4. Infrastructure and area
New building:
• Often built in new areas - the infrastructure may be in the development stage.
• But over time, the price will increase.
Secondary:
• Established area, everything is nearby - schools, transport, shops.
Conclusion: Secondary - if comfort here and now is important. New building - if you are ready to wait.
5. Price and mortgage
New building:
• Often lower price per square.
• There are government support programs, promotions from developers.
Secondary:
• The price is higher, but it all depends on the area.
• Less government support, but you can get a mortgage.
Conclusion: New building is more profitable in terms of price and conditions at the start.
Advice!
The choice depends on your goals:
• Need “today and now” - choose secondary.
• Ready to wait, want everything from scratch - take a new building.
You are in the right place. Vivaldi Real Estate experts will help you choose the best option for your request.