Hi All:
I am planning to visit Montevideo in June (it's my second visit) I am seriously considering buying me a condo in Montevideo, most likely in Punta Carretas or Buceo. I am working on my research and am in touch with real estate agents, but MOST VALUABLE info one can only get from those who already did it... I hope that you guys would share with me your practical knowledge. Here are my questions:
1. SAFETY (crime) in the city - is it getting any worse by your observations?
2. I am interested in a NEW or recently renovated 1-bedroom apartment, top floor, with balcony - what IS price range right now? I basically can afford 180,000 US dollars.
3. How much will be my HEATING bill for winter months?
4. Are there many building with real (wood) fire place? (I will never deal with this kind of heating system.)
5. What heating is more common - i.e. ELECTRICAL or gas?
6. What is the sound insulation like in most buildings? I hear that the walls are very thin... Is it easy to install your own additional sound and temperature insulation? Any of your did it?
7. Are there enough build-in closets in most buildings?
8. ANY INFO on health insurance and health care ( I will be in my early 60s) in a couple of years when I plan to move to Montevideo on my retirement from USA. I will earn two supplemental medical insurances, in addition to my medicare and I know that they are not of any use in Uruguay. But in case I need it, I could go to the Sates for any serious treatment, I think. ANY info on healthcare is welcome.
Thank you all for your time. I hope to meet some of you in person in June in your meeting places :-))
Warmest cheers,
Galina