#2 Apartament or house?

In the previous article, we learned about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a building house. In this article, we will examine the positive and negative aspects that we should be aware of and address during our stay in a courtyard house, primarily to ensure your comfort.

Advantages and disadvantages of living in a courtyard house:

Advantages of living in a courtyard house: • Spacious area: If you need a large space, buying a courtyard house will be cheaper than buying a building house. If you have a large family or simply enjoy spacious living, living in a private house will satisfy you.

• Own parking space: When you have your own land, it's possible to build a garage or simply park your car in the yard.

• Your own area: One of the main advantages of living in a courtyard house is having your own land. This creates an opportunity to connect with nature, invite friends for a picnic, and enjoy daily pleasures and tranquility.

• Opportunity to create a garden/farming area or create an interesting playground for children or a comfortable relaxation area. • Possibility to create a pool or artificial water feature for aesthetic purposes. • No need to worry about children playing in your own garden.

• Silence and clean air: Some people want to hear the silence of the city or the sounds of nature day and night, and you will experience this living in your own home.

 • Opportunity to expand living space: When living in a house, there is always the possibility to expand the living space - for example, by adding a basement or an additional floor, attic, or simply building an additional structure near the house.

• Opportunity to create your own garden: Having your own land allows you to create a garden and grow fresh vegetables, fruits, and plants. Or you can simply create beautiful flower beds with beautiful roses and other flowers.

• You can decide how and from which materials to build your own house: When you build your own house, you control the quality of the construction process and the materials used, and you can also choose the design according to your taste.

Disadvantages of living in a courtyard house:

• Always calculate the time you will spend on the road. Due to the distance from the city, you will always have to calculate the time to travel to work, to the childcare center, or to school (to bring children). However, nowadays there are many cottage settlements not far from the city, and their infrastructure is developing.

 • A car is required for a comfortable life. If you are considering choosing between a courtyard house and a building house, it is important to think about transportation. Living far from the city without a car is inconvenient. For a comfortable life, each family member should have the opportunity to travel to the city for work, so it would be good to have at least 2 cars.

Weak infrastructure. When choosing a plot of land or a house, be sure to investigate the surrounding infrastructure. Of course, this infrastructure may be less developed than city infrastructure, but it's essential to understand what your main goal is.

More repair costs than in an apartment. The cost of repairs in a new house will naturally be higher due to the additional challenges (such as installing revolutionary networks, using light fixtures, etc.) and the larger areas.

Poor roads can always be a concern. Roads are usually in poor condition in wide areas, so it's important to consider this aspect when making your choice. If you want to ensure the presence of asphalt roads, you can look for a place in an improved cottage settlement.

Whether you want to buy or sell a courtyard house or a building house, you can contact the AREA company for assistance.