Some of these defects will be obvious and most will be curable. Strongly consider getting inspections too and get record on past improvements. If you are told the house exterior was painted three years ago and it is peeling away then you can assume cheaper paints were used and when you purchase the house, you have to look into the repairs.
CONSIDER THE VIEW:
If the neighbourhood you are buying into is ripe for construction then the view from your balcony should be pleasant enough like garden facing or if the house is located near the sea, then sea-facing points should be taken into consideration. So talk to them.
TALK TO NEIGHBOURS
Talk to the neighbour about the society or apartment maintenance costs and make queries of water and electricity supply into the apartment. Your neighbours can give you significant clues about the apartment you are planning to move into. EXPLORE THE SUROUNDINGS : If you are moving into the new area you may not know from where to get your groceries, chemists and milk booth, and the main factors is servant. Virtually all houses have defects. It is up to the buyers to be thorough and check before buying it.