When speaking with my clients, one of the most common questions I get is whether a condo or a townhome is the right choice. Although both condos and townhomes make for excellent choices when you’re living in UBC, every person has different living needs, which means you need to learn which option is suitable for you.
Fortunately, deciding between a townhome and a condo when you have the right information and a trusted local realtor like me on your side. Learn whether a condo or a townhome is the right option for you and find out how I can help you find great UBC homes that will meet your needs.
Ownership and Rules
The biggest difference between a condo and a townhome is in terms. If you live in a condo, the only thing that you own is the unit itself. Everything else, including common areas, is property of whoever owns the condo development. Townhomes, on the other hand, is simply a description of a type of house. With a townhome, you would own the entire property, including any yard space your property possesses.
Another factor to consider is the existence of a Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Virtually every condo development that you move to will have a HOA. However, this isn’t true for every townhouse. While your HOA will work to maintain the common areas, you will also have to pay dues and follow any rules for living in the development. HOA rules can include when you can access common areas, how you can decorate your home and how you dispose of trash.
Protecting Your Privacy
A factor to consider when choosing between a townhome or a condo is what level of privacy and security you’ll have access to. For example, both condos and townhomes have multiple shared walls, which means you may be able to hear your neigbours and your neighbours may be able to hear you as well. Ask about the thickness of a walls between of a townhome and condo make sure you’ll have your needed privacy.
When it comes to security, one of the main issues will be the location of your condo or townhome. Like I tell my clients, the safer the location, the safer the home. Fortunately, many condo developments come with advanced safety features like underground parking and security cameras. If you choose a townhome, you can install the same security options that you would in a free-standing home.
Tour UBC Homes with Help
Choosing between a condo and a townhome really comes down to what you want out of your home. For example, if you want all the excitement that comes from living in the heart of a city and in a low maintenance home, you should choose a condo. On the other hand, if you want the freedom to decorate or landscape your home as you see fit, then the better option for you is to move into a townhome.
If you’re ready to tour great UBC homes, including condos and townhomes, then you need to work with me, Sam Huang. I can tell you about the best UBC homes available and help you find the right fit for you. Contact me today so that we can get started your perfect home.
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