Enjoy all the advantages of living in a condominium
People often think that living in a condominium is expensive. Back then, living in a condo meant your social status was at the top of the ranks. Today, the affordability of condominium units is no longer an issue. If you want your own place but buying a house is too much to handle, the most attractive option would be to purchase a condo unit. Read on and discover the advantages of condo living so you know what to consider when looking for that new nest.
1. A LOT TO KEEP, BUT LITTLE TO KEEP. One of the advantages of living in a condominium is that it requires much less maintenance and upkeep compared to a house and a lot. Since you won’t have a lawn when you live in a condo, condo management workers will take care of the landscaping. You don’t even need to repaint a condo because management is in charge of that too. If you’re busy with your career and don’t have time to do normal household chores, a condo might be the right option for you.
2. YOU WANT TO RENT BUT IT IS REALLY INVESTING. Some people compare buying a condo to renting an apartment because you don’t have to deal with major maintenance issues. However, unlike renting an apartment, you own your condo. Being able to enjoy the same services provided by an apartment and having it as an investment is still one of the advantages of living in a condominium.
3. MORE COMFORTS. When buying a house and a lot, you are entitled to amenities such as a playground or playground, access to transportation, access and use of buildings such as the community hall and the church, security benefits, among others. When you purchase a condo unit, you get pretty much all of the same amenities with so much more. For example, one of the advantages of living in a condominium is that you can technically “pay for” services that you cannot pay for on your own. For example, you can use the pool, the gym, the spa or any other amenities that the condo has. Since you share the fees with other tenants, the fees cover the use and maintenance of the facilities, something you don’t have if you have a pool or gym at home (you can clean your own pool and gym!).
4. BIG SPACE AT A SMALL PRICE. Usually, when you want a big house, it will require you to have funds that will take you decades to save. However, when you buy a condo, you may be able to afford a large space, say a 5,000 square foot space instead of a 5,000 square foot house. When shopping for a home, you may want to consider this part of the perks that come with condo living.
5. FAMILY. Many condominium buildings today are very family-friendly and ideal for raising children. In addition to facilities that children can use, condo owners are assured of maximum protection as today’s new condo complexes are equipped with the latest 24/7 security system.
6. SOCIAL LIFE TO THE Nª POWER. When you buy a new house, you usually have housewarming celebrations to socialize with the neighborhood. While condo living gives you a more private life, one of the benefits of condo living is that it allows you to socialize and fit in with your condo community. Since most condo buyers tend to be young, independent individuals, you may want to enjoy socializing and gaining more friends in your new condo.
There are many advantages to buying a condo, these are just a few. When looking for a home, just be sure to weigh the good and bad points correctly. But of course, the perks of condo living are a permanent offering and it won’t hurt to consider them.