Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
House is one of the basic requirements for any living thing to inhabit and survive. Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Both house and an apartment have their own benefits and shortcomings. Though there are more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment as a house offers more privacy, outdoor spaces, opportunity for customization of living space, and a sense of ownership and sustenance. Apartments, however, offer several benefits such as shared cost of maintenance, and amenities such as a gym but restrictions on customization, limited space, unavailability of open spaces, and reduced privacy make apartments less convenient and an awkward choice to live in.
Nonetheless, houses are much preferable because they provide more privacy compared to apartments. Houses offer greater separation from neighbors. Apart from that houses offer more interior space than apartments, providing sufficient space for families, guests, storage, parking, gardens, and playing areas. etc. Moreover, a homeowner can modify their living space if and when required without the involvement of any outsiders. Also, homeowners have greater control over their property. They can make decisions about maintenance, renovations, and landscaping. Last but not least is the potential for rental income. A homeowner can generate a rental source of income by renting out the extra rooms in the house.
In spite of the fact that the majority of people still prefer to be homeowners, homeownership is in decline mainly because of economic factors like the cost of building a house and the high cost of the mortgage. “The Economist” has recently quoted a report about declining homeownership. The report quoted surveys from America suggesting that the share of people who think that home ownership represents a good investment is growing. The report further read that the people are generally less keen on owning a flat in a high-rise block than they are in a detached house.
In conclusion, there exist more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house as houses are the places that can make your living more convenient and comfortable with improved facilities and personal space. As of media reports, Romania probably has the world’s highest home-ownership rate which stands at 96%. Ultimately, the decision between living in a house or an apartment depends on several factors such as financial capacity, available facilities, distance from places of education and workplaces, and cost of living.
