One of the first dilemmas, after deciding to purchase a home, is whether to choose an apartment in an old building or a new residential complex.
In the fever of searching, we can overlook several important aspects, so in the following article we will present the main advantages and disadvantages in the "duel" between a new apartment vs. an old apartment.
If until now, through the Prima Casă program there were no restrictions regarding the age of the dwelling, with the entry into force of the new "O familie, o casă" program, beneficiaries will only be able to purchase dwellings with a maximum age of 5 years.
Therefore, if you are considering buying an older property, you must resort to a different type of loan.
Advantages of new apartments
Besides the fact that you benefit from new installations and utilities, new apartments usually have larger areas and modern layouts. However, if you want to make changes, they can be done very easily. Except for load-bearing walls, the rest of the dwelling can be modified according to the owner's preferences.
Moreover, a new building will benefit from significantly superior thermal insulation, executed with modern technology and materials, compared to old buildings.
The modern layout is designed so that the owner can benefit from the entire surface area of the dwelling. These have generous, open-plan spaces.
Even if they are compartmentalized into 3 or 4 rooms, most old apartments have only one bathroom, while new homes with at least 3 rooms already have 2 bathrooms.
New residential complexes also benefit from dedicated parking spaces, so you don't have to worry about where to park your car.
