Details that matter – what we forget when buying an apartment

If you are looking for property for sale in Mersin, Izmir, Oba, or any other Turkish region, then you need to know what little things and nuances you should first of all pay attention to when choosing a real estate. After all, an excellent location and a certain number of rooms are far from all that is needed for a comfortable life on the seashore. Let’s figure out what you can’t turn a blind eye to when you go to choose an apartment by the sea.

Beware of mold

If a city is located on the coast, it is quite logical that the climate there is humid, especially in winter, when it often rains. Therefore, when choosing an apartment, you need to pay attention to the walls and ceilings.

There should be no mold, not the slightest trace of it in the following places:

• in the corners,
• at the joints of the slabs,
• on the ceiling.

If you saw the “mushrooms”, it is better to look at another option. The fact is that it is not so easy to remove the mold; you will have to spend a lot of effort. And if the fungus has settled inside the walls, then there is no escape from it.

There is a danger of buying a “moldy” apartment in old houses. New complexes are being built taking into account all the peculiarities of the climate and adherence to advanced construction technologies. Therefore, mold is a rare guest in newly-built properties.

Special attention to the bathroom

A favorite place for molds is the bathroom. Therefore, she needs to pay special attention when choosing an apartment.

An extractor hood must be organized in the bathroom – it can be done in two ways:

• in the form of a small window, 
• electric. 

The second option is more preferable.

The kitchen is an important part of our life

Another important detail is the kitchen. In modern residential complexes, the kitchen is usually American-style. Therefore, the kitchen unit must be correctly positioned.

It is ideal if there is a window next to it so you can ventilate the room when preparing food. Otherwise, it must be equipped with a powerful hood, otherwise, all odors will remain in the apartment.

Take a walk through the grounds

If you are planning to buy an apartment in a well-maintained complex, take a close look at the infrastructure. The rooms where the saunas, swimming pool, hammam, gym are located should not have a smell of dampness. 

Usually, the management company monitors the state of the infrastructure; in small complexes, where, for example, there is only a swimming pool and a gym, the caretaker does everything.

The “neglected” state of the social infrastructure facilities in the complex indicates that the management company is doing its job poorly. 

Real Estate in Turkey

If you buy an apartment from the owner in Turkey with a fresh renovation, then it is better to approach the inspection of real estate more meticulously, especially if the apartment is located in an old house. It is possible that the previous owner tried to hide some flaws with a cosmetic repair.

It is vital to know that a competent and honest realtor will never praise a potential buyer of distressed real estate. Therefore, when planning to buy an apartment in Turkey, it is important to choose a real estate agency wisely. Our advice is to check out the Turk.Estate website!