Many Germans still choose to live in their own home. And everyone has their own ideas about their dream apartment. The criteria you should use when looking for an apartment vary from person to person and usually depend on factors such as age, profession, social status, lifestyle, leisure activities and marital status. For this reason, a self-made checklist with your own requirements criteria can be an enormous help when looking for an apartment.
The location
It won't help you ifthe apartment is nice thoughbut you don't feel comfortable in the area. The location is an unchangeable criterion for you and can determine whether value increases or decreases in the future. The more central locations with good infrastructure are therefore often more expensive.
– What should the living situation look like?
– Do you have any favorite neighborhoods that you would like to limit your search to?
– Should there be good connections to public transport?
– Do the workplace and supermarket have to be quickly accessible?
– Should there be playgrounds and green spaces for children nearby? Are kindergartens and schools easy to reach?
The building
Even a nice apartment won't bring you much joy in the long run if the building doesn't meet your personal requirements. An important criterion that significantly influences the quality of living is the location of the apartment within the building. If the apartment is on a higher floor, the elevator is a must.
– Which type of apartment do you like? (Old building or new building)
– Year of manufacture?
– Should the external walls be insulated?
– Should there be an elevator?
– Which floor should the apartment be on?
– Do you need a garage or is a parking space enough for you?
– Is there a storage room/cellar or an attic?
DieApartment
The number of windows and the location of the apartment are crucial for solar radiation. A beautiful, bright, light-flooded apartment with large windows is a dream property for many people. But the question arises as to when you like it to be light. East-facing windows bring sun into the room in the morning, but a west-facing balcony allows you to sit in the sun in the evening. Again, it depends on your personal preferences and behavior.
– How many square meters of living space are required?
– Do you need a 2 or 3 room apartment? Are you expecting children or are the children already moving out?
– How should the apartment be laid out?
– How should the apartment be heated?
– Which direction should the apartment face?
– With or without a balcony?
– Do you want a large bathroom? With a bathtub or do you prefer a shower? Should there be two sinks or is one ok?
– Should the apartment have a guest toilet?
– Should there be a drying room or a laundry room?
price andfinancingwhen buying an apartment
The price is of course of crucial importance when choosing an apartment and is often the reason for difficult compromises. In favor of the price, apartment hunters often give up a few square meters of living space or a good location. That's why it's important that you know your finances and plan the financing of the apartment carefully before buying a condominium. The guide fromTerrafinancefor example, provides compact information about real estate financing, additional costs, the conclusion of the contract and the handover of the apartment. Because only those who know their way around can avoid surprises when taking the next steps towards owning a condominium.
