Which Floor Of An Apartment Is Better?

By Author: BK Vijay
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With the rapid increase in population and more and more people looking for occupancy of space available in cities, it's difficult to find an independent house. With the necessity to adjust in the urban area, you need to compromise on your expectations by choosing an apartment.

If you are planning to rent or buy an apartment, consider the issues such as the location, price, parking, size, safety, balcony space and so on. Among these, choosing the right floor in an apartment is also very important. Though this process sounds simple, there are several tricky issues that make you regret later on choosing an inappropriate one.


Factors to consider
While you select a floor of an apartment, it is better to consider certain factors. Some of them include aspects such as view, noise, security, accessibility and money.


View

Some people prefer top floors in order to enjoy the view of the surroundings. Also, there is plenty of natural light in top floors. However, those who wish to opt for higher floors should be ready to pay higher prices.


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... Noise

Generally, ground floor and first floor of an apartment are noisier. Traffic and other noises from surroundings always go around your ears. You also need to bear the sounds made by people living in the upper floors. If you want to avoid such disturbances go for second or third or fourth floor. If you're habituated to that noisy environment, you can opt for ground or first floor.


Security

It is risky to choose lower floors as they are much prone to crime and are less secure. It is easy to get into ground and first floors compared to the upper ones. Even if you have enough security features for your apartment, it is better to choose second or third floor to avoid such risks.


Accessibility

Ground and first floors are easily accessible compared to the top ones because there is no need to depend on the lift. You can also choose lower floors such as first, second or third floor where you can comfortably take the stairs.


Price

It is better to choose the right floor based on the amount you can afford. Generally, lower floors including ground and first floors are much cheaper when compared to the upper ones. Choose a floor based on your budget.


Apart from these, there are several other things that you should keep in mind while choosing the right floor. When the pipes and layouts are damaged, then it is more problematic for people living in ground and first floors. Due to such issues, some people avoid choosing the lower floors.


Some people also consider lift facility in the apartment. If your apartment does not have a lift facility, and if there are physically challenged or elderly people in your family, then you can opt for ground floor. However, you can also choose first or second floor if there is a lift system.


Choosing a right floor of an apartment depends on your personal needs and interests. However, opting for a second or a third floor would be more comfortable and convenient in many ways.


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