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What to Check Before Buying a New Apartment or a Resale Home
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 14, 2026
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The article explains what buyers should examine before choosing between a new apartment from a contractor and a resale home. It highlights legal checks, contract terms, taxes, and extra costs as essential before signing a real-estate deal.
- 01New and resale apartments differ in risks, rights, and long-term costs, not just price.
- 02Buyers should review the contract, payment terms, delivery date, and breach clauses.
- 03New construction requires checks on guarantees, specifications, indexation, and late-delivery rights.
- 04Resale buyers must verify ownership, liens, planning status, and hidden obligations.
- 05Taxes, fees, and registration costs can significantly raise the total purchase price.
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