When viewing a new apartment, colours and decoration usually catch the eye first. Yet it is the overlooked details that determine a home's comfort over the years.

## Windows and doors

Windows that open and close easily and feel well sealed when shut tell you about the quality of the frames. Interior doors that sit properly are also a sign of good workmanship.

## Wall and floor surfaces

Look for waves in the walls and cracks in the corners. Joints in the floor coverings should be neat and without gaps.

## Bathrooms and kitchens

In the bathroom and kitchen, the tile grout, solid fitting of taps and proper drainage all matter.

## Insulation

Insulation cannot be seen from the outside, but it shows itself as warmth in winter and coolness in summer. Ask the contractor which insulation solution was used.

## Ask the residents

The experience of people living in buildings the contractor built earlier is the most reliable source of information about materials and workmanship.