{"id":4686,"date":"2017-03-02T23:25:39","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T23:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midtown-abbotsford.com\/?p=4686"},"modified":"2017-11-24T21:31:54","modified_gmt":"2017-11-24T21:31:54","slug":"5-reasons-apartment-living-awesome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midtown-abbotsford.com\/5-reasons-apartment-living-awesome\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Apartment Living is Awesome"},"content":{"rendered":"
“Living in an apartment or unit instead of a house has its perks. Here\u2019s some reasons you might want to consider\u00a0renting verses buying.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
1. Low cost\"\"<\/h5>\n

Apartment living can be much more cost effective than house living for both bills and rent. Heating and cooling a smaller area will save money on your gas and electric bills. The rent is usually much cheaper on apartments too, compared a house or a mortgage.<\/p>\n

Apartments can also be quite a sustainable option because with so many people living in close proximity it means that apartments retain heat from other apartments, which reduces the amount of heat you use in your own apartment. This means your winter energy bill will be much cheaper than if you were living in a house. The newer your building, the more energy efficient is likely to be.<\/p>\n

2. No maintenance<\/h5>\n

If you have a problem in an apartment that you rent, you can usually call the property manager and have someone else deal with the issue.<\/p>\n

Gardening is another major factor to consider. Most apartments don\u2019t have private gardens, only small balconies, which means that if you live in an apartment your weekends can be spent doing whatever you please rather than mowing lawns or planting bulbs.<\/p>\n

The grounds of apartment blocks usually have a maintenance person who takes care of the communal building gardens which means you won\u2019t have to spend your time weeding garden beds.<\/p>\n

3. Increased safety<\/h5>\n

Most apartments have several layers of entry. A main door, a side door or a fire door, then<\/em> the door of your apartment.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s\u00a0more difficult for potential thieves to get access to your home in an apartment, particularly if your apartment has a foyer or secure front entry system.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the benefit of living in such close proximity to others. It\u2019s trickier\u00a0for a thief to get large valuable items like TVs past several other apartments and out the communal front door without witnesses.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Extra amenities\"\"<\/h5>\n

Apartment blocks often come with amenities that you wouldn\u2019t normally get if you rent house like gyms, pools, rooftop entertaining areas, BBQ areas, laundry rooms and secure storage cages. Having a gym and pool on site is really convenient and will save you money on gym membership fees.<\/p>\n

BBQ areas are great for entertaining and will save you having to invest in expensive outdoor entertaining\u00a0equipment.<\/p>\n

If you live in an urban area one of the best perks of apartment living is the car park. Street parking in urban areas can be a nightmare and apartments often come with secure underground parking.<\/p>\n

Having a secure car park will probably save you money in car repairs too. I know from personal experience that parking your car on the street in a high density area can be really expensive \u2013 from fixing minor scrapes and dings to full on break-ins with smashed windows.<\/p>\n

5. Low commitment<\/h5>\n

As the rent is generally\u00a0lower on apartments it means that you\u2019re able to move around whenever you like without being tied to a house with a mortgage. You\u2019re also able to afford to live in higher socio-economic areas that you may not be able to afford to rent or buy a house in.”<\/p>\n

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This information has been taken from\u00a0http:\/\/www.realestate.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

See full post here:\u00a0http:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/advice\/reasons-apartment-living-awesome\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Living in an apartment or unit instead of a house has its perks. Here\u2019s some reasons you might want to consider\u00a0renting verses buying.\u00a0 1. Low cost Apartment living can be much more cost effective than house living for both bills and rent. Heating and cooling a smaller area will save money on your gas and… <\/p>\n

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