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00:00 – 03:45 – Introduction, introduction 03:39 – 05:24 – People's awareness of the extensive history of buildings 05:24 – 09:03 – How is the desire for private homes related to Soviet times? 09:03 – 18:21 – The impact of supermarkets on the development of Riga City Center. 18:21 – 26:58 – Quality and regulatory issues regarding historic buildings 26:58 – 34:32 – How young families can choose their apartment so they don't regret their choice. Reasons to choose a historic house 34:32 – 39:26 – How to understand which property is best suited for each person 39:26 – 49:57 – Potential expenses and opportunities for renovating a historic house 49:57 – 01:01:48 – New versus historic houses in the future – what to expect in 50 years? 01:01:48 – 01:04:49 – Historic property – should you be afraid or dare to renovate? 01:04:49 – 01:06:07 – Conclusion There are many beautiful, luxurious and historic houses in Riga that hold a significant breath of the past and that we can be proud of. But why do people prefer to live in a private house in Pieriga or in a new project in one of the Riga districts, rather than an apartment in a historic building in the center of Riga? It turns out that over time, various factors have arisen that make the buyer lean in favor of property in other types of projects and look at old buildings with caution. The future fate of Riga's historic houses and the changing demand for housing in such buildings is discussed in episode 33 of the podcast "Salt Bread" by experts in real estate and architecture - "Latio" Chairman of the Board Edgars Šīns and Real Estate Business Manager Armands Grīnbergs, as well as architect Reinis Liepiņš, who is considered an expert in historical buildings in architectural circles. In the podcast, we will look for answers to what mistakes have been made in the field of urban planning in the last decades in relation to the Center of Riga, we will analyze the existing regulations that affect the renovation and improvement of old houses, as well as we will look at the factors that potential buyers should rely on when choosing a home in a new or historical building. We will also compare buildings built a couple of centuries ago in terms of quality and design, as well as examine the possibilities and financial side of renovating old houses. The insights discussed in the podcast will certainly be valuable to both current and former residents of Riga - and, of course, to those who are currently searching for the perfect home.