Imagine coming home very tired from work and being welcomed by…the sight of your neighbor’s wall or window.
For many people, having a condominium unit with an amazing view is a non-negotiable requirement when on the hunt for their next home. They’re willing to shell out thousands of pesos more, and and don’t mind if it means getting these advantages:
1. An open view relieves stress.
Looking out to a 180-degree view of the city skyline can be just as relaxing and soothing as a beach view or a mountain view. Plus, the view can be a welcome break for the eyes as compared to seeing the predominantly gray tones of the urban jungle on the ground.
2. A condo unit with a view gives a sense of entitlement.
In truth, not all the units in residential developments will have a view. But for those who call condo units with a view their home, you’re among a select few who managed to snag such high-value return investments.
3. Condo units with the view are often found at masterplanned residential developments.
If you own a condo unit with a view, you only need to look out the window to see whether the location of a property is strategically located. If you have a view of major commercial centers and neighboring cities, then you’re living close to where you can work or have fun.
But before you say “I Do” to a condo with a view, be sure to consider the following:
1. Check both your budget and condo offerings.
Does your budget allow you to pay for a little extra? Units facing attractive vistas like central business districts or the development’s amenities such as the swimming pool are more expensive than those that don’t.
Moreover, the price of unit with a view on a higher floor is on the average P200,000 more expensive than a similar unit located on a lower floor.
2. Ask your broker for upcoming neighborhood developments.
The view from a prospective condo unit for sale may be unobstructed now, but upcoming property developments might pop up in the future.
There are several master-planned communities whose developers strictly implement a no-building zone. So, it really pays to know these things as what you can look out from the window now might not be as appealing in a few years.
3. Consider condo units that may offer interesting vistas.
Units in a condo’s higher floors often offer panoramic views of the city. However, some family members may prefer a condo unit on the lower floor, which may have a view of the residential development’s gardens filled with flowers, or a condo unit on the middle floor that would showcase a nearby golf course with wide green spaces.
4. Check the unit’s physical position.
Many property buyers, especially the superstitious ones, prefer a unit with a view facing east, northeast or southeast, so they could wake up to a gorgeous sunrise. Units facing west, northwest, or southwest are warmer, especially towards the mid-afternoon.
5. Think about your property’s privacy.
How close is the property to neighboring developments? Is it possible that neighbors can get a glimpse of what’s inside your home when they look out the window?
A condo unit with a view may cost you not just a few thousand pesos, but your sanity if you’re paranoid about people literally looking at your business.
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