Suppose you are ripe for buying an apartment. The budget is set, the area is chosen, the infrastructure is known and suits you. But there are two houses to choose from: a new one with apartments without finishing and a 5-7-year-old one already inhabited, in which the apartments are already being renovated. Let's compare prices, conditions, investments and time costs. What is better and more profitable?
Prices for apartments
One-room apartments in the “move in and live” condition cost an average of 3,000,000 to 3,800,000 rubles. These are residential apartments that have already been renovated, all the necessary communications have been laid, there is light, heat, water and sewerage. There are doors, perhaps air conditioners and other equipment are installed. If cosmetic repairs are required according to your own desires and tastes, then you can do it in stages, in parts or all at once, but in a very short time and little money. For example, it does not take much time to change wallpaper or laminate. It also does not require a lot of knowledge and does not need highly qualified specialists.
Odnushki in a new building without repair cost from 2,500,000 to 3,800,000 rubles. It seems profitable, but you have to do repairs from scratch: from design, engineering, and ending with finishing work. Repairs can drag on for more than six months, and the amount of money invested, taking into account the constant rise in the price of building materials, can exceed 1,000,000 rubles. Moreover, you will have to understand a lot of issues, as specialists from various fields will be involved. Everyone needs to be given instructions, everyone needs to discuss the details, competently combine the work of several masters, and so on.
Additional expenses
Possible costs when buying residential apartments with finishing
- There are practically no hidden payments in a renovated apartment, repairs have already been made, all the shortcomings have already been revealed in 2-3 years of operation. Especially if you correctly approached the choice of an apartment and hired a consultant who will check the quality of engineering systems, preparation of bases and finishes. The maximum that you can expect is a corner of peeled wallpaper or a gap between the baseboard and the parquet. Or maybe the faucet needs to be replaced ... The price of eliminating such shortcomings is 10,000 - 20,000 rubles, no more. Time costs for repairs are minimal!
- In addition, you can move into a renovated apartment immediately after purchase. You can immediately transport your things, or furnish rooms. Just as often, kitchen sets and built-in appliances are left in apartments - this significantly saves your budget.
Possible additional costs when buying a new building in a non-residential state
- If you buy a "concrete box" without finishing, you need to live somewhere during the repair. And these are additional costs for renting housing and, possibly, for storing your things in a warehouse.
- In addition, it should be noted that planned and actual repair costs often differ. The calculated estimate for repairs can grow in the process of work, because it is not possible to calculate everything 100% at the very beginning. The need for additional work may be identified, which was initially impossible to predict. Or you yourself will add new “Wishlist” to the estimate that you did not think about in advance. As you know, "appetite comes with eating." All these factors will additionally increase the repair time and cost.
- Also, do not forget about the mistakes of the contractor or his lack of punctuality, redoing poor-quality work and violating deadlines. A lot of things can go wrong. There is always such a risk!
- Therefore, if you have a limited budget, no experience in repairing from scratch, and you are not stress resistant, we strongly recommend buying an apartment with finishing, and if necessary, limit yourself to only cosmetic repairs to your liking.
Associated discomfort
Let's compare a 5-7 year old house and a newly commissioned house in terms of comfort.
In the first case, 80-90% of the apartments have already been renovated, and you will not be disturbed by endless noise, dust, lined corridors and elevators. Eternal loading, unloading and transportation of everything and everyone in the apartments under construction - you will not be disturbed either.
Your neighbors have already moved into their apartments, their life is arranged, you can just enjoy life. The surrounding areas are already fully decorated and inhabited. Landscaping and other works are not carried out.
In a new building, the opposite is true; over the next 2-3 years, there will be endless repairs in your house. The sound of a perforator will become the norm of your life, since not everyone and not always observe the rules of silence. Also be prepared for dust, dirt, builders and everything connected with it. Common spaces will not be inhabited, the territory of the yard will often resemble a construction site. Residents of the house will be nervous and dissatisfied, as few people will be pleased with such living conditions.
By the way, do not forget that in a new building, in which many apartments are being renovated at the same time, water and electricity are often cut off. This is due to the fact that some repair and construction work can be performed only by turning off the power or water supply system.
Conclusion
A renovated apartment in a lived-in house looks more attractive, despite the higher price. But in the aggregate, it may turn out that the “secondary” will end up being cheaper for you in all respects. You can immediately comfortably use your apartment, no need to wait, endure and strain.
"New building" without repair is a great way to realize your wildest dreams in design, ergonomics and comfort. But this is provided that you are willing to pay with your money, time and nerves. Never enter a refurbishment from scratch with a limited budget and little time to spare. Something can always go wrong as planned. It may need modifications and improvements. Repair completion dates can be shifted by weeks and months, and the cost can increase by tens of percent.
