Archive for the ‘Condo 101 Tips’ Category
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Tips to Consider before purchasing a Condo Unit
Before You Buy A Condo : Think!
Storage Space: a very precious and important thing to consider when it comes to condo living. Condo Living comes hand in hand with living “Light” so you may have to throw away unneccessary things to conserve space.
Noise: Noise Control, with lots of people cramped up in one building complex, [...] -
Inspect a Condo Unit Before Buying
1. Design and Layout – check the design of the unit and the layout of the floor plan such as rooms, doors, windows. Is the unit in the direct path of the sun? If that’s the case you should consider that in summertime you may spend a bit more energy and money for airconditioning.
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The Downside of condominiums
Although staying in a condominium would be a good way to start on the road to independent living, it might not be such a great idea for everyone.
Things to consider about staying in a condominium is that there are higher safety risks, considering that you may be living on the top most floor and [...] -
More Advantages of Owning a Condominium
One of the leading reasons why owning a condo attracts many people is because of the fact that it does not include individual land ownership. It is basically full ownership of the unit without the sole responsibility of owning the land. Also, the combined ownership makes facilities existent and free for all and such are [...]
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The Advantage of Condo Living
Nowadays, condominiums are rising everywhere. This is so because condo living is a great choice for people who are attracted to the idea of owning a property at a fairly inexpensive price and yet, well-situated in the city. Apart from being in a good location, condominiums have many facilities which unit owners can maximize. Another [...]
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Searching for the right one
Consider your budget. Maintenance fees and other personal needs will be really heavy on the pocket if you stay in a condo.
Check the services and amenities. You should know what you’re paying for.
Always check for safety. Get to know the emergency exits and other safety precautions taken by the condominium.
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Condos and Pets
People with pets sometimes would rent a sub-standard apartment or condo just to make sure that their beloved are with them. There was a time that pets were an absolute no-no in all condos, but times have changed. Most villa and townhouse condos allow pets more than the high-rise ones.
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Condominium Dues
Dues in their many forms in shapes in a condo ownership may seem steep but considering the amount you’d have to pay for tearing down the old chimneys may sound reasonable. Besides, the convenience and additional amenities you may get when you purchased the unit does need upkeep and so does the grounds in and [...]
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Parties in Condos
There is nothing stopping you from holding them in condo units as long as they are not too noisy or too intrusive of the other tenants. There are a lot of incidents of such problems for noise is one of the most disruptive things that can wake even the deepest sleeper. Review your building guidelines [...]
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Filter Wisdom
Living in a confined space as a condo would require some creative thinking as to the quality of air in today’s world. We often rely on air fresheners and sanitizers without giving much thought to the overall quality of the air we breathe as we sleep and go around our daily lives. Short of having [...]