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[{"id":2616,"title":null,"advertisement_flag":false,"author_id":1,"content":"\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons why people choose to move into a house or apartment. Generally, while most people seems to prefer living in houses apartments offer some practical advantages. Personally, I prefer living in an apartment at this stage of my life but at some time in the future I want to move in a house of my own. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are clear benefits of living in a house in terms of privacy and safety and having more room but it may also involve more costs and effort. Usually, houses are more spacious than apartments. They may even come with a private yard or garden or extra space for hobbies. Another important aspect of having your own building is privacy and safety. For families it can be particular important to have a safe playground for their children. Moreover, neighbours life in some distance and therefore conflicts with them are less likely compared to living wall-to-wall in apartments. However, there are also downsides to staying in your own house. Not only are the costs usual higher but the residents are usually responsible for all repairs and maintenance. One must expect to spend more time working in the garden or repainting the walls of a house. Such responsibilities are usually shared among the residents when living in an apartment building. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, apartment are more cost effective and require less commitment by the inhabitants. The principal benefit of dividing a house in several units is cost savings as some facilities and common costs are shared are fewer expenses for each resident. Certainly, this units have less space in most cases. I would therefore argue that apartments are more adequate housing in places where space is scare, such as large cities. Moreover, living in an apartment means less commitment and more flexibility. Flats are more often rented instead of sold. Hence, it can be easier to simply move if one’s requirements of space changes. also there are less duties in terms of maintenance and administration compare to living in a house. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll things considered, the best type of housing depends on the circumstances and personal preferences. In a large city or for young people without a family apartments can be a more cost effective and convenient solution. In the countryside houses tend to be more affordable. They are also more suitable for the space and safety requirements of a family or a person working from home.\u003c/p\u003e\n","created_at":"2012-06-03T23:44:45.000Z","author_name":"ks","tag_groups":[],"slug":null,"parent_id":2615,"visits":0,"likes":-1,"image":null},{"id":2617,"title":null,"advertisement_flag":false,"author_id":1,"content":"\n\u003cp\u003eWriting Tips:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/how-can-i-improve-my-writing-skills\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHow To Improve Writing Skills\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/what-required-ielts-writing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eWhat Is Required In IELTS Writing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/tips-ielts-vocabulary-writing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eTips On IELTS Vocabulary For Writing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/how-your-ielts-essays-are-graded\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHow Your IELTS Essays Are Graded\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","created_at":"2012-06-04T04:30:39.000Z","author_name":"Bob","tag_groups":[],"slug":null,"parent_id":2615,"visits":0,"likes":-1,"image":null}]
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Some people prefer to live in a house, while others think that there are more advantages living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to living in a house rather than in an apartment?
There are several reasons why people choose to move into a house or apartment. Generally, while most people seems to prefer living in houses apartments offer some practical advantages. Personally, I prefer living in an apartment at this stage of my life but at some time in the future I want to move in a house of my own.
There are clear benefits of living in a house in terms of privacy and safety and having more room but it may also involve more costs and effort. Usually, houses are more spacious than apartments. They may even come with a private yard or garden or extra space for hobbies. Another important aspect of having your own building is privacy and safety. For families it can be particular important to have a safe playground for their children. Moreover, neighbours life in some distance and therefore conflicts with them are less likely compared to living wall-to-wall in apartments. However, there are also downsides to staying in your own house. Not only are the costs usual higher but the residents are usually responsible for all repairs and maintenance. One must expect to spend more time working in the garden or repainting the walls of a house. Such responsibilities are usually shared among the residents when living in an apartment building.
In contrast, apartment are more cost effective and require less commitment by the inhabitants. The principal benefit of dividing a house in several units is cost savings as some facilities and common costs are shared are fewer expenses for each resident. Certainly, this units have less space in most cases. I would therefore argue that apartments are more adequate housing in places where space is scare, such as large cities. Moreover, living in an apartment means less commitment and more flexibility. Flats are more often rented instead of sold. Hence, it can be easier to simply move if one’s requirements of space changes. also there are less duties in terms of maintenance and administration compare to living in a house.
All things considered, the best type of housing depends on the circumstances and personal preferences. In a large city or for young people without a family apartments can be a more cost effective and convenient solution. In the countryside houses tend to be more affordable. They are also more suitable for the space and safety requirements of a family or a person working from home.
