There are 2 important purposes why you want to buy a house – you like to practice independence and you want “privacy”. So when you own a property, you expect that you have all the rights to whatever you want to do with it as it turns out to be your “territory”. Well, you are right if you choose a normal separate property owners but with a condominium, you may want to think twice, and read through this article before stepping into a cozy condominium.
Obviously, purchasing a single-detached property is far better than getting a condo unit. Tenancy or possession of land by title makes single-family detached houses more valuable. Okay let’s face the fact that while single-family detached home owners enjoy the peace and serenity of their surrounding, and in some cases condo owners will need to share noises with their neighbors. But if you’re someone who can manage to pay high-priced extra fees to maintain your unit and you seem to enjoy the advantages of living a cozy life plus the classy ambiance and facilities that a condo living offers, then maybe it’s the best to satisfy your way of living.
But you must know the downturns that a condo can give you too:
* Owning a condominium means you can only share the land beneath the building.
* You own the space between the walls of your unit but share the same wall and ownership with other owners.
* Shared walls = you’ll be sharing noises too
* Sharing ownership means sharing responsibilities. As part of the homeowner’s association you have to participate whenever there are discussions about the common areas as your opinion is much important too.
* You are required to pay fees each month for maintenance and repair of common areas; Additional charges for larger repair jobs; and may be even ask to pay for amenities like swimming pool, that you may not use.
* Condos are governed by a set of rules called Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). This can include limitations on noise levels, pet ownership, renovations, and even what kind of curtains you can put in your windows.
* Renovations to your unit or rent your unit out may requires an approval from the condo association.
* Just in case you want to sell your home in the future, please be reminded that condos will be more vulnerable to trends in the real estate market than single-family detached homes. What’s worse is when the market takes a downturn, condos are usually the first to suffer and the last to recover.
There’s really nothing wrong with choosing any type of home between normal properties and condos. What more important is your financial capacity to keep your lifestyle and how you would like to enhance your life. In the long run it is you who’ll have to decide for your own enjoyment and satisfaction. The choice is still up to you.
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