Traditionally, January is the time of the year when many people spend most of their time looking at the holiday brochures as well as planning their summer break in Liguria, Italy. It’s simply because the weather is always cold, the mood at their respective work is subdued and also all the fun of the festive period has left them wanting more excitement.
Before you buy a property in Italy, which are some of the things that are specific to Italian property have to be verified first?
Always check the condition of the following things;
Apartment Buildings
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The Roof: check its condition since the replacement may be very expensive. Also you should check for heat insulation
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Window Frames: frames’ quality greatly affects both the heat as well as sound insulation of the whole building. Always check whether the windows close properly and also whether double glazing can be necessary.
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Exterior Walls and also Facades: The owners of the apartment should be responsible for the repair as well as repainting and therefore you should establish the last time they were redone and when it’s next expected. You should also look for the cracks in the plaster.
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Humidity: It can be difficult to eradicate damp in the walls. Ensure that you check the north as well as east-facing walls.
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Mechanical Systems: electrical system and also unprotected or even external wiring, electrical gates, lifts, water system, pipes and taps, and finally heating as well as the condition of the boiler must be checked out.
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Ensure that all the service charges are declared before buying the building.
- Establish whether there are planned renovation works for the building which have already been approved and those that are owners’ responsibilities.
Country Houses
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Road Access. Check the condition and if there are heavy rains, always check if there is good water drainage.
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Drinking Water. Ensure that water usually comes from public water source. Keep in mind that well water isn’t safe for drinking and still may not be available always.
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Electricity and Phone. In case the building isn’t serviced by telephone lines or electricity, you should be aware that the owner of the property pays for lines and poles set up. Installation can take quite a long time.
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Septic Tank. If the building has a septic tank for the sewerage, always check whether it fully complies with the current legal requirements. In case it does not, it will automatically need to be replaced.
Lastly, always check whether the property can be sold. A building or property that is on offer isn’t necessarily legally “sale-able”. The experts always advice the buyers not ever to take for granted that sellers can sell properties in their current states. For any property to be officially available for sale, it should have a livability license as well as be proven to confirm cadastral and also urban planning. It’s certified by a surveyor or an architect and is being stated in RelazioneTechnica di compravendita, which is a technical report that is required for the sale.
Always check for the above qualities before buying property in Liguria, Italy.
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