Know the benefits and drawbacks before purchasing a home or apartment.

People today have more options if in the past they just knew a landed house as a place to live or a residence.

 

 

 

The reason is that apartments are now in competition with homes to win over potential tenants.

The next consideration is whether a house or an apartment is preferable.

Both houses and apartments, whether used as primary residences or as investment property, offer benefits and drawbacks.

One is not superior to the other. These two housing options are undoubtedly available to you.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a home or an apartment, then? Observe together!

The home's pros and disadvantages

There is ownership of the land

To answer the question of buying a house or apartment, you can consider the aspect of land ownership.

Would you like to own land? If the answer is yes, then buy a house.

One of the advantages of houses over apartments lies in the land. Buying a house means you are buying buildings and land.

This is of course very valuable, especially considering the land that is getting less and less every day. Owning land is a promising investment.
 

Convenient for those who like livestock and gardening

Because the house has its land, the house is the right choice for those of you who like gardening and raising livestock.

The apartment does not have land and the room is quite small, so you will not be free to garden in the apartment.

There are already many developers who provide housing with garden facilities or beautiful gardens in their homes, such as Botanica Bekasi.

Have these points been able to help you in choosing between an apartment or a house? If not, let's move on to the next point.

Easier to trade

Houses are easier to resell because the demand for houses is higher than for apartments.

House certificates can also be mortgaged if at any time you have an urgent need.

Has a wider and more open social environment

Living in a landed residential area, you can socialize more easily. Meanwhile, living in an apartment is more socially closed.

If you want a more interactive and lively social environment, then buying a house is a more suitable choice.

One of the housing estates with a comfortable social environment is Premium Kebayoran Baru, a luxury residential area in the South Jakarta area.

Difficult or expensive if the location is in the city center

More and more, residential properties in the form of landed houses in the city center are becoming increasingly less developed, even non-existent.

In the downtown area with limited land, residential properties are built vertically into apartments to optimize the existing land.

So, for those of you who are looking for a house or housing in the city center, it will be quite difficult to find it. And if anything, housing prices in the city are set at a high cost.

.More available at affordable prices in the suburbs

Because land in the city center is increasingly limited, the construction of landed houses is mostly done on the outskirts of the city.

Owning a house on the city's outskirts certainly requires a longer travel time to reach various places.

Possible for redesign or major renovation

For those of you who are weighing between buying an apartment or a house, you can think about residential renovations.

If you want to redesign your home in the future, buying a house can give you that opportunity.

The threat of flooding is always lurking

Because it has a low elevation, the house is more prone to flooding.

To avoid this risk, choose a house in a location with high ground elevation and an area with a good water catchment system.

The advantages and disadvantages of apartments

Most of them are in the city center or strategic locations

Are you still confused about choosing a house or apartment investment? One of the essential investment factors is location.

Many apartments are built in the city center so that they have good accessibility and are surrounded by various facilities. Therefore, apartment rental investment is very potential.

The price of apartments is still relatively affordable compared to houses

With a building area that is on average smaller than a house, and does not have land, apartment prices are more affordable when compared to houses in the same location.

Thus, apartments can be a more affordable residential option and can be used as a cheap investment.

Suitable for those who want a practical life

Living in an apartment means that you are surrounded by many convenient facilities. All your activities can be more practical.

The availability of facilities such as supermarkets, ATMs, and others is an advantage of living in an apartment.

Free from the threat of flooding

Apartments that are built vertically are certainly free from flooding.

The location of the house or apartment can both be flooded, but if you live in an apartment, the water will only soak the lower floor.

Limited social space

Although now many apartments offer public space facilities for socializing, the more private apartment environment is not as free as the residential social environment.

Apartments are more suitable for those of you who want privacy.

No pets allowed

Generally, apartments do not allow residents to bring pets.

For those of you who are still weighing between living in a house or an apartment, it is better to buy a home if you want to keep a pet.

Maintenance costs, relatively high service charge every month

In contrast to home maintenance which is personal depending on the occupants, the management and maintenance of the apartment are carried out by the apartment management.

This cost is fairly high every month, you need to consider it when deciding between the choice of an apartment or a house.

Earthquake-prone apartment

Apartments are more prone to earthquakes because the buildings are built high up.

When an earthquake occurs, the ground shifts and can damage the basic foundation of the apartment, so the damage can spread upwards.

Well, that's the advantages and disadvantages of a house or apartment.

Hopefully, this information can help you in deciding to buy a house or apartment.

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