A buyer’s example
Check whether the basement or store is dry
If a flat near the Danube in Vidin includes a basement or ground-level store, ask the seller to show it before you count it as usable space. Look at the threshold and lower walls and ask when any damp marks appeared. Find out whether the seller knows of water entry or building work to improve drainage. Confirm that the space is included.
Check the exact building against the official flood maps where coverage applies. Ask a surveyor about the condition of the building and the particular store if you would rely on it. Compare with an address farther from the river and consider how you would get to the waterfront from there. The riverside walk can still be a separate part of your decision.