Should i buy 4rooms or 5rooms flat?n y?
Question:
Answers:
Really there are two sides here...
I agree with Nina... the more rooms in the home, the more cleaning to worry about, and sometimes square footage doesnt work to your advantage if it isnt evenly proportioned(such as if it is 5 bedrooms, but only 1 bath. Families generally ALWAYS want at least 2 bathrooms)
However, in some markets where the housing is not so competitive, and homes are sitting on the market a bit longer, an extra bedroom might just be the thing that makes your flat better than the others.
Personally, when I was home searching I needed a 5 bedroom because we moved 20 hours away. We have many out of town visitors, so I wanted a guest bedroom. then we have our three main bedrooms, and another bedroom for my office because I work from home. I dont mind having an extra room to clean, because I leave it closed and locked when we dont have guests (keeps the kids out of it.. keeps it clean!)
I guess it depends on how many people will be there and what you intend to use it for. I have a 4 bedroom house and it's perfect for us- our room, son's room, son's play room, and guest room. The more rooms, the more to clean.
Buy what you can afford in the best neighborhood you can find.
Always buy the best (and usually the biggest) place you can - if you're in a good area then it'll be ok to buy small - the resale value will be good. Surely 5 rooms must be better than 4?
I'm not quite sure what you are asking. I'm thinking it is: "Should I buy a 4 room or a 5 room flat in New York?"
Well, if that's your question, it depends on many factors. Two major considerations would be price and location. Another would be your needs as far as accomodations for family members. How many children, for instance.
Personal preferences should be taken into account, as well. An extra room may be nice, but the flat with 4 rooms may have a more modern kitchen, a porch or terrace, or even more total square footage. It may be newer and more efficient to cool/neat than the five room unit.
If you are working with a realtor, have him or her help you make a decision based on your needs, preferences, and the positives and negatives of each apartment/flat.
If you are doing this on your own, ask a trusted friend or family member to assist you. You are obviously seeking help by posting your question here, and someone who is apartment shopping with you may be able to point out factors of which you are not aware.
Best of luck
Personally,i think a 4 room flat would be enough for me.However,it all depends on your family size and needs.
In Singapore,the main difference between a 4 and 5 room flat is that a 5 room flat has an additional dining room whereas a 4 room flat only has a living room with no dining room.However,with proper planning and design,you will be able to squeeze out some space for your dining area.
The average floor area of a 4 room flat would be 10-25sq m smaller than a 5 room flat.
Maybe if you are a first time home owner,you may want to consider buying a 4 room flat first and upgrade it in future when the need arises.
Also bear in mind that with the current trend towards small families and singles,a 4 room flat may have better resale value and it may also be easier to find buyers should you decide to sell your flat in future.
More Related Questions & Answers...