Renovation of apartments of older construction

Hesitating about buying a property? Prices have risen and properties in new construction exceed your budget? The ideal investment for you is the purchase of an apartment of older construction, a dilapidated apartment that needs complete renovation, and the price per square meter is therefore more acceptable.

Given that the location of the apartment is important, especially for those customers who plan to engage in tourism. These apartments are usually located in good locations, near the city center, which gives them an advantage over apartments that are located on the outskirts of the city in newer construction. An additional advantage of such properties is the spacious floor plan. Once upon a time, real estate was built with high ceilings and spacious rooms, and today, people save on square footage in order to get as many rooms as possible in as little square footage as possible. Standards have changed. The walls of such apartments are usually thicker, so they can serve as better thermal and sound insulation.

When you have decided which location suits you best and you have chosen a property, it is time for adaptation. With such properties, it is very important to be a good visionary, you need to know exactly what you want to get after the works.

Often, old construction requires much more than what you see at first. They are built on beams, so it is necessary to put concrete slabs to begin with.

If you are limited by budget, the recommendation is to first find several construction companies that deal with adaptations and ask for an offer. You put on paper all the items you want to change in the existing space. That is the lowest offer you should agree to. Our agents can help you with that.

When we talk about where to start the adaptation of the apartment;
1. The first step is to protect it from possible dirt, plaster, paint and dust.
2. If the goal of the project is to change the floor plan of the apartment, demolishing the walls is the next step. Before the walls are demolished, it is very important to consult a structural engineer or an architect who will approve their demolition.
3. Proper disposal of rubble is an important point when renovating an apartment. Leaving materials on the sidewalk or vacant lot in the neighborhood is punishable by a fine, but also harmful to the environment.
4. When the apartment is completely "cleaned" of excess that no longer serves us, it is time to build new walls and install joinery
5. Most apartment adaptations, especially in older buildings, require a new electrical installation.
6. When working in bathrooms, toilets or kitchens, it is important to hire a good plumber. Due to the specifics of the hydraulic system, work in the kitchen or bathroom is a type of apartment renovation that is more expensive.
7. Plaster follows. Plaster on interior walls has not only an aesthetic purpose but also practical advantages; regulates the airiness and climate of the living space.
8. Floor coverings are a very important part of the aesthetics of the apartment. The installation of floor insulation or underfloor heating depends on financial possibilities. It is definitely recommended that you use high-quality ceramics that will fit into the interior design.

You are now halfway to getting your property ready for occupancy. The so-called fine works begin from this step. At this stage, it would be ideal if the interior designer or you yourself had already determined in which design direction you are going. Now you can play with wall colors, wallpaper, reliefs, stone and other materials.

Decorating should be the fun part of a renovation project, when you can enjoy making creative decisions about colors and finishes.

Interior design can be expensive or cheap depending on the pieces of furniture you choose. You can play with renovating old furniture, Ikea furniture or expensive designer pieces.

To make your apartment a dream home, add details that reflect your personality. Good luck!!

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Added: 15.10.2022.

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