Is it better to buy an apartment as a second-hand house or a new house?

Generally speaking, it is best to buy a new apartment. Generally, the property rights of apartments are relatively short. If you buy a second-hand apartment, the property rights will be shorter. Unlike apartments, it is uncertain whether property rights can be renewed. Besides, apartments are not like houses. You can find brand-new apartments in many good locations, which are not as scarce as houses at all. Unless it is a particularly advantageous apartment, there is no need to consider it.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying an apartment?

Advantages of the apartment.

1. In cities with restricted purchases, apartments are generally not limited to purchase. Apartments have two uses: one is commercial use. The second is for residential use. The purchase restriction order does not restrict the purchase of commercial and residential dual-use houses, which is not the first set.

2, the total price is low, the investment is flexible, and generally it is mainly small-sized units.

3. The apartment is comfortable, well ventilated and sunny; Indoor functions are complete and the environment is comfortable.

4. The residents of the apartment are generally business people, so it is convenient to choose the location near the city center.

5. The tax is very low. The deed tax for residential apartments is based on the deed tax ratio of ordinary houses below 90% 1%. This is also one of the characteristics of apartment-style residence over commercial apartment, which is convenient for transfer in the future.

The shortcomings of the apartment.

1. Taxes and rental taxes paid by apartments are higher than those of ordinary rooms.

2. The utility of the apartment is paid according to the commercial electricity standard, so the purchase and living cost of the apartment is relatively high. (except residential apartments)

3. Generally, apartments don't use natural gas, and kitchens are generally open.

What are the precautions for buying a second-hand house?

1, seller qualification

The prerequisite for signing a sales contract is the authenticity of the buyer and seller and the signing subject, mainly because the buyer wants to verify the identity of the owner and the authenticity of the owner's certificate. You can entrust a professional lawyer to confirm that there is no dispute over housing property rights and restrict trading behavior.

2. Check the real estate license

If the house is owned by more than one person, the seller shall provide the identity certificate of the owner and a written document agreeing to sell the house; If the husband and wife have property, whether to obtain the written consent of the seller's spouse; If the house has been rented, the seller shall provide the written opinion of the lessee agreeing to sell it; If the house has been mortgaged, the seller shall provide the mortgagee with a written document agreeing to sell the house.

3, the cost problem

When handing over the house, the living expenses such as property, water, electricity, coal, telephone, broadband and property management fees must be settled.

4. Agreed responsibilities

When concluding a contract, we should not only have detailed matters, but also stipulate the liability for breach of contract and the time limit for compensation for breach of contract.