Start with the individual property rather than a generic square-metre price. New builds differ in handover condition, while existing apartments can conceal previous work and aging utilities.
Property and building checks
Inspect dimensions, surfaces, utilities, ventilation and access. Clarify building rules, permitted working hours, protection of common areas and waste arrangements for the actual address. Requirements can differ and should not be assumed from a general article.
Budget in AMD
Compare labour and materials separately. Include design, delivery, waste, equipment and contingency decisions explicitly rather than hiding them in one number. Published starting rates are useful for orientation, while the final estimate follows inspection.
Material availability
Confirm product lead times and suitable alternatives before fixing the schedule. Imported or special-order items can affect technical decisions and sequencing.
Managing from abroad
Use a written scope, shared chat, photo and video updates, stage acceptance and documented changes. Confirm who may approve decisions and payments when the owner is unavailable.
Handover
Check the agreed scope, record comments, receive relevant documents and confirm warranty reporting details before final settlement.
