*THE DESCRIPTION IS INFORMATIVE, GENERAL AND OF A RECOMMENDATORY NATURE. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, OFFERS AND TERMS ARE SPECIFIED IN CONTRACTS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YIT'S POLICIES. YIT LATVIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AND UPDATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
What does full finish mean?
We define full finishing as: the apartments have flooring (grade and material may vary from project to project), painted walls, internal doors, bathrooms are tiled and plumbed.
Is there a lift/elevator in the building?
The presence of a lift in each project depends mainly on the design concept, the technical solutions and the number of floors. Currently, all YIT projects which are on sale have an elevator.
Does the price include parking, storage space or built-in kitchen?
The price quoted in the standard cases is for a fully finished apartment only, unless otherwise stated.
However, there may be special offers or package prices which are highlighted separately (see Apartment details - Additional information for information on whether another item is included in the quoted price).
Does the building have underground parking?
Whether the building has underground parking depends on the technical design of the project. The project description as well as the floor plans indicate this information.
How can I see the parking and/or storage plan?
If you have decided to buy an apartment with parking and/or storage, by contacting our sales team you will be sent a parking and/or storage plan electronically, which you can view and choose the most convenient parking and storage (if still available at the time)
When will the house be ready and when will I be able to view the apartment?
On average, it takes 12-14 months to build a building. We inform our buyers when the building is ready and you can follow the progress on our website. We invite you to an official viewing of the apartment as soon as the building is commissioned.
No site visits during construction!
What would be a better home for our family of 3 children?
If possibilities allow, we recommend a 4-bedroom apartment. We also offer 3-bedroom apartments with larger rooms, which will allow you to easily divide one of the rooms and create areas for more children.
What public transport is nearby? What schools are nearby? Is there a shop near the house?
The most convenient way to initially find out this information is on our website, in the Infrastructure section of each project. By ticking the sections of interest, the map shows the facilities in the area.
Our sales material also notes this information.
How much sunlight penetrates the apartment?
How much sunlight an apartment gets depends on where it is located in the building and on which floor - whether the windows face east for morning sun, west for evening sun, south for the longest sunlight and north for the shortest sunlight. When considering the layout of the apartment and the position of the rooms in relation to the sky, also take into account the particular room. For example, unless a bedroom is a study and you regularly spend all day in it, you should not worry if it faces east and only gets sun in the morning hours.
Will I own the land when I buy the apartment?
Yes, when you buy an apartment, you will own the shares in the building and the land.
Will I be able to regulate the heat in my apartment ?
The radiators installed in each apartment in YIT projects have thermoregulators that allow you to adjust the temperature in the apartment and in each room separately. Therefore, the heating costs will also be based on the amount consumed, as each apartment has its own individual heat meter.
Who will manage the house?
The building will be managed by a professional company, which will be selected following a tender procedure. In case a company formed by the apartment owners wishes to change the building manager, this will be possible in accordance with the procedure laid down by law and regulation (through a vote of the apartment owners).
Is it possible to buy an apartment with a right rent-to-own?
No, currently YIT LATVIJA does not offer this option.
How can I reserve an apartment? Do I have to pay upfront?
When you select an apartment on our website, you have the possibility to reserve it for 7 days. After reservation, a sales specialist will contact you to arrange the next steps - a tour of the project (if possible), a meeting at the YIT sales office or a video meeting.
*If the apartment you have chosen is already reserved, you have the option to join the waiting list.
After these 7 days (or sooner), a reservation agreement will be concluded, during which you will make a down payment of 5% of the total transaction amount. This agreement gives you a right of first refusal to purchase the reserved property. However, if you change your mind and cancel the reservation, you will be able to get this down payment back in full. The reservation agreement is valid for 30 days.
Do you also offer financial advice?
We do not offer financial advice, you can get it from your bank. We recommend that you contact our partner banks. (Contact details are on the same page below).
When do I need to contact the bank?
We recommend that you contact the bank at the very beginning, before you start looking at specific housing options, so that you know your lending options as accurately as possible and we can help you to select the most suitable options. However, you can also contact the bank specialists immediately after your consultation with YIT, indicating the project you are interested in and the apartment you have chosen.
YIT cooperates with leading banks in Latvia, and credit options are also assessed while the building is under construction, before it is put into operation.
When will I start making mortgage payments if the building is under construction?
The mortgage payments will start after the building is completed and put into operation, registered in the Land Register and the apartment has been assigned a cadastral number. Once you have signed the Loan Agreement with the bank and the Purchase Agreement, and the property has been re-registered in your name.
Are there any additional charges when buying an apartment? What kind, how much?
Yes, there are additional charges to be taken into account when purchasing an apartment, such as bank charges for granting a loan, notary fees, land registry state and clerk's fees, and property insurance (the amount of the fee for registering a property right in the Land Register for a natural person is 1.5% of the property value; the clerk's fee for registering a new right in the Land Register; for issuing a land registry certificate; notary fees).
