Review a condo’s accounts, budget and meeting records before judging recurring costs or building upkeep.
A condominium’s accounts cannot predict every future expense, but they can help a buyer ask sharper questions about how the building is run. Before reserving a unit, request the latest annual financial statements, current-year budget and available owner-meeting minutes from the juristic office. Ask an independent accountant or lawyer to explain any item you do not understand; do not treat a sales summary as a substitute for the underlying records.
Read for patterns, not a single figure
Compare planned and actual spending across available periods. Look for repeated maintenance items, overdue receivables, large one-off works and explanations for material changes. Ask how the reserve or sinking fund is held, what work it is intended to cover and whether any planned project needs a separate owner contribution. A balance alone does not establish that funds are adequate or available for a particular repair.
Match the records to the unit
Confirm whether the seller owes common expenses and obtain current written clearance as part of the conveyancing process. Review the house rules, insurance information, management agreement and recent meeting decisions. Make a list of unanswered questions and get written replies with dates.
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Fact-check flags: accounting periods, outstanding fees, reserve balances, planned works and building policies change. Records may be incomplete; confirm current statements and seek independent professional advice for the specific condominium.
Compare properties before you buy
Start with the location and buying goal. Compare handover dates, ownership options and payment terms; confirm the current price and availability for the selected unit.