Which floors and units are the best to choose from in condominiums?

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Which floors and units are the best to choose from in condominiums?

A big problem condo buyers have to face during their decision making is the inability to choose units based on so many various factors, such as direction, floor, which side of the building it should be located on, suitability for different lifestyles etc. In this article, we’ll cover some of the pros and cons for some ease for consideration.

In most cases, the principle for choosing condominium floors is pretty simple; the higher the floor, the better. This is because the higher the floor, the better the view usually is, as there are less buildings to block the view, it’s easier to sell, relatively easy to invest in. The downside would be that this also makes the condominium much more expensive, due to the popularity and demand. If you’re thinking about investing in a condominium, or if you’re trying to sell a unit/rent it out, then these things should be taken into account. Try to choose from the top of the condominiums within the price range that’s still affordable, based on your financial capabilities.

How are the different condominium floors like?

1. The bottom floor of the residential area

The bottom floor of the residential area may not always be on the first floor, as some residential projects may start from the 3rd-6th floor. Some may face problems regarding privacy or the noise pollution coming from traffic and cars on the roads nearby. Another common problem people face is if the sewage pipes are clogged. The ground floors and lower floors often encounter these problems first, and it may be inevitable. It sometimes depends on the project quality, and building specs. Units on the ground floor or lower floors are cheaper then the ones higher (in most cases).

2. Floors with the common areas

For units located on these floors, it would be convenient for people that prefer to do activities, such as exercise (in the fitness center), use co-working spaces, and swim. But those that choose condominiums on the same floor as common areas have to accept that there’s less privacy, as it’s an area that the entire residential building has access to, and there may be noises from people using the facilities or walking past your unit(s). Projects on these floors are usually more expensive, especially the ones closer to the pool. In some projects, the ceilings are higher than usual (around 4-5 meters), because the project developers and designers want to design the central/common areas to have more open space and an airy feel to them.

3.Top floors

This does not mean you have to choose the units on the highest floros possible. Perhaps choose a few floors down, as this reduces the heat coming in from the ceiling/rooftop areas. Sometimes, there may be leakage and water damage from the roof as well, so units adjacent to the deck should be avoided. Let’s discuss the pros of high floors. Higher floors have a great advantage in terms of the view. The residents can admire the atmosphere much better, and it’s much better for investment purposes. It’s ideal, as mobile and network signals are better, and there’s less problems regarding insects and mosquitos compared to other floors that are much lower.

Popular floors based on Feng Shui principles

It’s undeniable that these beliefs have an effect on decision making. Many people use these tips and tricks to choose condominiums floors/locations according to Feng Shui principles. Based on the auspicious numbers, 5,8 and 9 symbolize prosperity, while 13 (or 12A) would be “bad luck”. This makes them extremely well priced and designed in a more special way, which can also run out quickly due to the demand from non-superstitious people.

However, when choosing condominiums, you should take functionality and other needs into account as well, such as direction of the condos etc., in addition to the previously mentioned tips.

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