Joanna James
There has been a continuous debate on apartment living vs house living and at present, more people are opting for apartment living and with good reason. Considering the pros and cons of apartment living is vital before you do it, here are some reasons why you should opt for an apartment lifestyle.
Purchasing a house requires many details to be looked into such as location, the extent of land, neighbourhood, price per perch in that locality etc whereas with an apartment it is more straightforward and less time-consuming once you pick the location of choice. Furthermore, it translates into simple living with less clutter and a minimalistic approach as you tend not to clutter your living spaces. No more mowing lawns, garbage disposal and attending to leaking gutters. Instead of doing those spend that time taking a stroll in the garden spaces and spending quality time with your loved ones.
As the safety and security of your family are of utmost importance the ready availability of these features is a great comfort factor. Whether being gated communities or with controlled access with the presence of security personnel and other features like security cameras and fire protection features being present in most serviced apartments in Colombo this nagging worry is no longer there. The proximity of neighbours is an added benefit. Thus living as a family or as an elderly person or in a single-person scenario, apartment living is secure and safe.
Amenities that are offered in apartment living are hard to match in house living such as recreation facilities and other conveniences right at your doorstep such as at Cinnamon Life. Walking paths, playgrounds, swimming pools, fitness arenas and clubhouses for entertaining others are hard to match in house living thus they are obvious value additions to apartment living. Certain apartment complexes may take this to a niche level with spa facilities, movie theatres, supermarkets and hiking trails too.
One of the unique selling propositions for apartment living is the ease of maintenance as against house living which involves routine check-ups, preventive maintenance and repair work of the property. As an apartment dweller, you are in a niche position to delegate this responsibility. You only need to pick up the phone and inform the maintenance team if there is a leaking tap, an unserviceable plug point or the hot water geyser is not working etc.
When you consider house living and the community in such living, although it is possible to have a sense of community in house living, that sense of community in apartment living is much greater. Proximity, more opportunities and sharing of common spaces such as walking paths and cycling paths create a greater sense of community and camaraderie making togetherness special. Barbeques, movie nights and festival nights are common events to seal the togetherness and make memories which cannot be done as often or as easily, in normal house living.
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