Structure of the villa
After checking the location, you should turn to the property. Here, too, a critical assessment is necessary. Besides the number of rooms, the living space, the size of the property and other obvious points, the general maintenance condition (house, garden and land, pool) needs to be the subject of an initial assessment. Aspects such as the electrical installations or the water and gas supply also need to be in perfect condition, though, in order for the property to be considered to be suitable for purchase.
Besides these basics, there is a range of other factors that should be considered:
- How is the villa heated and cooled?
- Are the walls dry and insulated? Is there any mould?
- Is the roof waterproof?
- Was the villa built by a well-known company according to an architect’s plans?
- Are the garden and land in good shape (fire safety standards, maintenance condition)?
- Can a wall or fence be erected without any problems?