Do not let a price offer or limited deadline push you past site and document checks.
Decision line
- Define goal and timeline — residence soon or longer-horizon investment? This determines district and unit type.
- Shortlist locations — compare 3 similar options instead of dozens of non-comparable ads.
- Inspect twice — visit on a workday and at rush hour to understand the route and services.
- Check land and license — ask for land allocation, license, master plan, and written obligations.
- Read the contract as total cost — price, maintenance, delivery, penalties, and finishing must be clear.
- Keep a written comparison — simple documentation protects you from emotional decisions or sales pressure.
Start with the goal, not the ad
The most common buying mistake is starting from an attractive offer and then trying to fit your need to it. The calmer way is the opposite: define your goal first. Do you want to move within a year? Are you looking for a family unit near schools and services? Do you accept early purchase for a lower price? Each answer changes district type, developer type, and acceptable risk.
Inspection is not a formality
Visit the site on a workday and at rush hour, and in the evening if possible. Look at paving, lighting, water, electricity, daily shops, and neighboring uses. If the project is under construction, do not settle for a mock-up or photo; ask for the exact plot location, utility phase, and written delivery date.
Warning
This guide does not provide legal or investment advice. Verify every document with a qualified lawyer and the relevant government authority before signing.