5 articles
Heating & Upkeep
Heating, building management, renovation and the state of the building.
- Heating cost for a flat in Latvia: work it out before you buy The heating cost for a flat is one of the biggest winter expenses in Latvia. You can roughly work it out before you buy if you know three things.
- Monthly utility bills for a flat in Latvia: the full list Monthly utility bills for a flat are more than heating. Here is everything that comes with owning a flat, so your budget holds no surprises.
- Building management fee per m² in Latvia: what you pay for The building management fee per m² (apsaimniekošanas maksa) is a monthly charge for looking after the building. It is a small sum per square metre, but it adds up over a year.
- Mould in a flat: causes, fixes and how to spot it at a viewing Mould in a flat is usually a sign of a damp problem somewhere. Learn to spot it at a viewing and tell whether the cause is how people lived there or the building itself.
- How much does it cost to renovate a flat: cost per m² If you buy a flat that needs work, renovation costs are part of the price. Here is how to estimate how much it costs to renovate a flat and how to use that in negotiation.