{"id":2665,"date":"2021-01-01T10:34:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T08:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovirai.com\/?p=2665"},"modified":"2025-04-14T09:23:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T09:23:59","slug":"pokupka-kashta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovirai.com\/en\/pokupka-kashta\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING AN OLD HOUSE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The purchase and renovation of an old house is done for investment purposes or most often for personal use. There is a tendency for future owners to make their choice for a new home solely based on location and prices per square meter. This is followed by the fastest possible cosmetic repairs and moving in. However, there are many cases in which the initial budget is seriously burdened by subsequently discovered structural defects of the new acquisition. Regardless of the buyer's future intentions, the condition of the building is decisive for the price that he should pay for its purchase. Some of the defects in old houses are visible and can be easily noticed. Sometimes, however, they are skillfully concealed by the seller in order to increase the selling price of the property. In other cases, the defects and damage are detectable only by a well-informed specialist. In the following lines, we will focus on the most common problems when buying an old house and their role in making the final investment decision.<\/p>\n

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Condition and coating of the roof structure<\/h2>\n

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Given the average cost of repair (around 20 BGN\/sq m) or replacement of the roof structure (90-140 BGN\/sq m), it is imperative to pay special attention to the condition of the roof. Traces of leaks and rotten wood indicate significant additional costs that you should anticipate after purchasing the property.<\/p>\n

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It is not uncommon for long-term roof leaks to affect the floor structure of the lower floors. Often, sellers hide these \u201cdetails\u201d with old carpet or linoleum directly under the leak.<\/p>\n

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Supporting structure of the building<\/h2>\n

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According to statistics from the National Statistical Institute, 1,447,012 buildings in the country have a masonry\/brick load-bearing structure. About 90% of them are one or two stories high. What should we pay attention to when choosing a house or larger building with masonry load-bearing walls?<\/p>\n

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Avoid purchasing buildings with a \"Prussian vault\" ceiling or the presence of \"short\" columns<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Analyses of past earthquakes clearly show one thing \u2013 the aforementioned elements make a building particularly sensitive to earthquakes. Sometimes the presence of just one of these elements can weaken the structure several times.<\/p>\n

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Avoid buying a building with wooden beam floors<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Houses with wooden joist<\/a> inter-storey levels also pose earthquake hazards, especially when they are more than two stories high, with high ceilings and large rooms. The selection of the correct bracing system and the preparation of a structurally sound project can only be carried out by an expert designer in the field. The preparation of a price offer can be made after an inspection. In some cases, a preliminary examination of structural elements is required to prepare an adequate offer. The goal is to guarantee the joint operation between the old structure and the bracing system.<\/p>\n

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Visible defects in the construction<\/h2>\n

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The main causes of defects in old houses are related to:<\/p>\n

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