Corner apartment in Bulgaria: pros and cons, features

Is it worth buying a corner apartment in Bulgaria? This question concerns many buyers. Corner apartments are often cheaper than apartments in the middle of the building, but such housing has a number of drawbacks. So is it worth taking a corner apartment?

The advantages and disadvantages of corner apartments are roughly equivalent.

A corner apartment in a panel building – is it worth buying?

A corner apartment in a panel building has many drawbacks. Such housing is considered problematic.

Panel buildings have thin walls without insulation. If the seams between panels are poorly sealed, the wall freezes through. Such structures are the coldest.

Buying a corner apartment in a panel high-rise is a risk. Locating the apartment on the upper floors also leads to intensive heat loss. The windy side aggravates the situation. The temperature difference can reach 10 degrees.

It is important to take care of installing high-quality PVC windows that will provide good thermal insulation.

The heating system deserves special attention. On the walls of a corner room inside  condensation collects during the winter period due to heating. A damp wall is the ideal breeding ground for mould. Fungal spores negatively affect people's health. Mould spoils the aesthetic appearance of the rooms, leading to damage to property.

Draughts can turn out to be a significant problem. To eliminate them –  it is enough to seal the seams between the panels and fill all the joints with foam.

Corner rooms, especially on the lower floors, are often closely watched by neighbours. Take care to install blinds or hang thick curtains.

A corner apartment in a panel building has its advantages. The main one is the price. Most buyers are not eager to purchase a corner of the building. In this way you can save on the purchase. The costs of insulation and heat proofing are usually lower than the difference in price.

If the windows face different sides, this should be taken advantage of. Install ventilation windows and access to fresh air will be ensured – this will help avoid mould and mustiness.

A corner apartment in a brick building

The walls of brick buildings are quite thick. Sometimes the thickness is 0.5 m or more.

Freezing walls, especially in Bulgaria, do not threaten the residents.

The disadvantage of a corner apartment in a brick building, as in a panel one, is that it is colder in winter. But high-quality metal-plastic windows, heaters and external wall insulation solve this issue.

A thick brick wall retains heat much better and cools more slowly. During winter, you can go without heaters for half of the day.

In summer –  it is cooler. Even during the heat, the temperature inside will be comfortable.

Corner apartments in new builds

Apartments in Bulgarian new builds meet modern quality standards. Therefore, buying a corner apartment in a new build is not a great risk.

At the same time, be attentive to suspiciously cheap apartments. For example, the developer may save on insulation and soundproofing, and you will have to do the renovation yourselves. But such problematic cases are rather rare. Developers value their reputation.

Corner apartments are usually sunny. There are fewer neighbours, especially on the first and last floors.

A corner apartment in a panel and brick building: reviews

The opinions of owners of corner apartments differ significantly.

Those who purchased an apartment with thermal and sound insulation already done are pleased with the purchase.

Others buy inexpensive housing that requires renovation, insulate it, and arrange it to their own taste. The main thing when buying is to immediately envisage the amount of expenses so as not to regret the acquisition of the apartment afterwards. Homeowners often try to get rid of such property so as not to spend money on renovation. 

The Bulgaria Avenue company will do everything so that you choose quality housing and are comfortable in your apartment, house or villa in Bulgaria.