When you decide to buy your own house, you are a very important turning point in our lives.

When you make the decision to buy a home, you have many thoughts: the sacrifices of the present and the past, and the many hopes for your future and family.

That’s why you need to be sure of what you’re getting.

What should I check carefully?

In addition to the aesthetic, functional and practical aspects of our new home, it’s important to check out the less obvious aspects that sometimes have a greater impact on our economic choice.

The only practical solution to minimizing risks is knowing carefully what you need to check before buying my new home.

In fact, if there are any problems, it is the responsibility of the current owner, the seller.

Estate agent:

Person/organization that has a lot of work to do to better promote your property, select reliable buyers and mediate between parties (I assure you it’s not an easy task!).

Notary:

As a public official and with a high legal knowledge, he is charged (but not responsible for technical and fundamental matters) to ensure that you conclude a legally secure, valid and unobjectionable sales contract in time.

Important points you should know before buying a house;

Is there a deed?

Check that the house you will buy does not have legal problems. The house has title deed, but watch out if it has more than one partner. It is a known fact that share title deeds can cause problems in the long run, although not immediately.

Are there mortgages and liens?

Make sure that there is no mortgage or lien on the property you will buy. Let alone all the money, you should make sure about it before you make the down payment.

Does the building have a building permit and occupancy permit?

Check whether the house you will buy has a building permit and a building occupancy permit.

Do you have old real estate debts or not?

Find out the property tax debts of the house you will buy for the previous periods.

Is the architectural project of the building approved?

Check whether the architectural project of the building is approved or not, from the zoning directorate of the municipality to which the property is affiliated.

Check the dimensions of the property

Check the dimensions of the property mentioned or discussed in the ad. In any case, measure the dimensions yourself.

Does the building comply with earthquake regulations?

Turkey is located in the earthquake belt. Be sure to find out if the building is built according to earthquake regulations. If necessary, ask the building inspection company for information.

Does it get sunlight?

Houses that receive sunlight are always brighter than houses that do not. Consider how much sunlight the rooms of the house you buy receive.

Do you have a car or maybe in the future

Pay attention to whether the building you will buy has its own parking lot.

If you have a tenant, see their contract

If there is a tenant living in the house you will buy, be sure to ask for the rental contract and learn the duration of the contract.

Ask the fee

Whether you live by yourself or rent it, the amount of the house fee is important. The amount of contribution is among the criteria that should be considered when buying a house.

Without an elevator it would be difficult

If you’re going to live in a high-floor house, it would be really difficult without an elevator.

Balcony is life

Especially in the southern cities of Turkey, balconies are the basic spaces of home life. Consider the width of the balconies and whether they have good railings.

What’s near?

Are there institutions such as schools, hospitals, schools near the house? Find out about places suitable for your lifestyle, such as shopping areas, walking or cycling areas, playgrounds.

Location

Consider the distance of the house you will buy to public transportation, bus station and airport.

Insulation

Look at the exterior features of the building you are going to buy. Thermal insulation is important in every respect. Make sure that the heat, sound and water insulation is at a sufficient level.

Watch out for the walls

Observe cracks, spills and molds on the walls, ceilings, floors and floors of the property you will buy. If the building is old, check whether these problems exist or not.

Check the electricity and internet connection system

Find out if the electricity, telephone, internet and lighting system in the building is working properly. Find out if your internet infrastructure complies with current network standards such as fiber optic.

Check the plumbing

New buildings are not a problem. If the building is a bit old, there may be problems with the plumbing. Has the old building recently undergone plumbing repairs or renovations? Pay attention. Keep in mind that such issues will cause problems in the future.

Is there a fire escape?

According to current laws, a license cannot be obtained without a fire escape for every building. However, old buildings may not have a fire escape. Be careful.

Find out the condition of the roof

Find out if there is water and heat insulation on the roof of the building. Pay more attention to this issue, especially if the house you bought is on the top floor.

Energy class of the building

Check the Energy Performance Certificate of the building of the house you will buy. Energy Performance Certificate is a document that includes the minimum energy requirement of the building, energy consumption classification, insulation properties, efficiency of heating and cooling systems in order to ensure the efficient use of energy in buildings, to prevent waste and to protect the environment.