Planning to buy a single detached unit or a rowhouse?
If you’re having a dilemma, you came in the right place. In this blog post, you will learn more tips to help you come up with a better choice when buying a home in the Philippines.
Rowhouse living has become popular among starting families because it’s more affordable than acquiring a single-storey home or a multi-storey house in provinces.
Residents share a common wall and roof and other amenities within the community.
Here is your checklist if living in a rowhouse unit is for you.
AFFORDABILITY: Rowhouse unit is less expensive
Compare to a bungalow unit or a single-storey home, a rowhouse unit is economical for starting couples and small families like you where you can acquire it for as low as P2,500 as monthly amortization.
Known as socialized units, you can enjoy the comfort of shared amenities in the neighborhood. You pay a reasonable monthly amortization rate that won’t break the bank. Rowhouse units have flexible payment schemes that allows you to enjoy a lifestyle while you start your family.
ACCESS TO AMENITIES: Shared access with the community
Other perks of rowhouse living is access to shared facilities and amenities such as the playground, swimming pool, parks, multi-purpose covered court and other common areas where you can relax and play with your family.
For those who would like to socialize and make new friends in the neighborhood, a rowhouse living allows you to pay less to own a home while enjoying the experience and amenities at the same time.
SECURED: Proximity with neighbors
The close proximity of rowhouse units have shared walls between the houses, which creates a more secure living experience. The secured gated community provides you a sense of safety and peace.
Neighbors are likely to notice any unusual behavior or unfamiliar faces on the property. You can watch at each other’s units when either one of you are not around. Even though rowhouse units are adjacent to each other, there’s less noise above and more privacy on each side.
ECONOMICAL: Maintenance cost is low
Unlike the single detached home units or bungalow types, the upkeep for a rowhouse is potentially cheap. While the basic maintenance of the unit is your responsibility, the simple modern architecture reduces the cost.
The home owner’s association often covers the exterior maintenance of the amenities and public areas, and other exterior areas of your unit. Save a few thousands and focus more on designing your interior space.
SHARED VALUES: Living with like-minded people
What makes townhouse living or acquiring a row house unit is that you get to live with like-minded people, most of them are also starting families and even early nesters who also seek a peaceful place and live in a community just like you.
The access to playground and other common places provides your children to interact with your neighbors’ kids and socialized.
