The properties are strictly non-smoking.

10% deposit is required to secure a property, followed by the relevant construction stage payments.

Yes, they are freehold properties. As they are within a communal/shared building there will be communal costs, in the UK this would often be referred to as “Share of Freehold”.

There are insurances in place for the building and communal areas and these are factored into the communal fees. However you would be responsible for contents insurance.