Personally, being a canadian in norway, when I inspect an apartment I look for good insulation, multi-paned windows, and good doors to keep the heat in.
So moving to a place here there's too much heat is totally new to me! I've heard people mention which way my windows face and what surrounds the building matters...I am worried I may melt in the summer hear, so what should I look for (apart from AC ;-)?
I've also never lived anywhere where earthquakes are a possibility. I guess apartments lower to the ground are better? suggestions?
Thanks,
Kes (moving Feb 18th!)