If you and your partner have been
saving hard and you finally have what it takes to put a deposit down on your
very first home, there are lots of things to consider when buying property. The
style of house, for example, is one aspect of choosing a home, and with that in
mind, here is a brief description of the different types of property available
today.
- Condominium –
This is a large development with
4-15 floors (sometimes up to 30), which are generally found in resort towns or
cities. The condo unit might be a studio (for one person), a one, two, or even
three-bedroom unit, depending on your needs. Typically, a condo complex has
many amenities, such as swimming pool, fitness room, laundry and maid service,
and even convenience stores and restaurants. - Townhouse – This is typically a row of houses that are
interconnected, with 2,3 or even 4 storeys, which means there are two end
units, which usually occupy a little more land and have a bigger garden. Called
a townhouse because they are normally located in towns and cities. The
townhouse usually has a small front area, enough to park a single car, and a
larger back garden, plus there are sometimes small balconies on the upper
windows. These properties are rectangular in shape and generally have the most
floor space of all the house types, and there might be a carport at the front. - Semi-Detached – Often homes are built in pairs, which means
two properties are joined together, which we call semi-detached, where one side
is open and the other is connected to the property next door. - Detached – This is a stand-alone property that is
centred on the land, giving you garden all the way around the building. Check
out benyapha.com/บ้านเบญญาภา-ปลวกแดง/, a major developer in Thailand who has many types of
property for sale. A detached property usually has two storeys, and a single
storey detached property is called a bungalow. - Bungalow – A single storey detached
property, bungalows are very popular with retired people, as they are ideal for
a couple with no children, and many couples sell their home when the kids have
left and downsize to a bungalow somewhere nice and sunny, as this makes for the
ideal retirement property. - Villa – Very similar to a bungalow, the
villa would be a single storey building that usually sits on a large plot of
land. These are typically found in coastal areas and they are often rented out
as holiday homes. If you are looking to buy a holiday home, here are a few tips to ensure
you make the right choices. - Cottage – An old English word, a cottage
is a small rural dwelling of stone construction, which may have a thatched
roof, and although they are common in the UK, there are not many in Europe. Of
course, in the UK, there are many property laws, which you should
familiarise yourself with, prior to entering into a purchase agreement.
There is a lot to take into account when you are looking to buy real
estate and you are advised to take your time and view as many properties as you
can before coming to any decision.
