When deciding to buy an apartment using a loan, remember to add monthly maintenance expenses to the amount of loan payment. In building homes, Merks always thinks one step ahead – our homes are energy efficient, with reasonable payments for both the upkeep and heat supply.

 

Unless you happen to be a master of all trades and do all the household repairs by yourself, choose an apartment with a full finish, thereby saving time, nerves and finances – everything will be done by experts with many years of experience.

 

Do not overlook the experience of an architect responsible for design of the building you have chosen. The experience and design traditions of Scandinavian architects ensure the suitability of the designed building to weather conditions in Latvia, as well as a well thought-out floor plan.

 

Think of your younger and older children – make sure there is no shortage of safe playgrounds and space for walks in fresh air nearby.

 

When buying an apartment, pay attention, again, to how much the maintenance of your apartment is going to cost.

 

If you desire an apartment on the upper floors of the building, make sure the ventilation or air conditioning systems are installed.

 

Think of a place you will store the important everyday items, such as skis, bicycles, strollers, etc. Storage rooms in the basement of the building provide a great solution – find out in advance about the possibility of acquiring such premises.

 

Inquire about the existence of a building manager and if there is a residential committee in charge of organizing the maintenance of the building and the surrounding territory.