What is a single family home? | Gurgaon | Noida | Delhi NCR
Living in a house is probably the dream of anyone, a couple or a family. This type of housing is characterized by being a space where only one family lives. It is the ideal space to socialize and where there is usually a garden in front and/or at the back of the house that allow you to reinforce the family atmosphere. Who doesn’t have great memories and memories of their parents’ or grandparents’ home? Where the house was always full of cousins, where the table was full of food and the endless conversations put the youngest to sleep?
What is a single family home?
A single family home is a building intended to be inhabited by a single family. This house has a separate entrance and like any other type of housing have advantages and disadvantages.
Which type of housing is most common?
It is curious to know that the majority of the population residing in Portugal lives in houses, unlike the European Union average, which lives in apartments.
Various reports conclude that 42% of the population lives in villas and 35.4% in apartments, 22% in terraced houses and 0.2% in unfit buildings that are not ready to be inhabited.
With regard to the conditions of houses in Portugal, the biggest problem indicated is infiltration and humidity (19.7%). The remaining problems are related to the lack of lighting (8.6%), the lack of bathtubs or showers (2.7%) and the lack of sanitary conditions (2.4%).
What types of housing are there?
Single-family house :
It is a house with 4 fronts that allows a degree of privacy and considerable autonomy if properly inserted in a context of isolated houses. Unfortunately, it is the most expensive as it requires a greater investment in infrastructure per inhabitant. From the point of view of cost per square meter, single-family housing is always more expensive since the facade area is higher.
Semi-detached house :
The semi-detached house results from the association of two houses abutting each other with a very identical or even identical aspect (twins). The semi-detached house allows for considerable savings in construction costs since it reduces a considerable part of the façade area, ending up with only three fronts.
Townhouses:
Townhouses are nothing less than the result of several houses abutting each other, allowing them to have only two facades, one facing the street and one facing the interior of the lot.
It is the most economical type of housing with the greatest constructive efficiency. In urban terms, it is a small investment and allows housing to a large number of people. Also for this reason, it is the oldest housing type in large cities.
Multi-family housing / Apartment:
The definition of multi-family building presupposes that several families live in the same building and that it guarantees the privacy of each one of them. Apartment is the most common name and typology. In this type of construction there are areas common to all residents and private parts to each one.
Housing in a condominium:
The definition of a closed condominium results from a set of buildings or isolated construction located inside a private lot with restricted and conditioned access by the owners. It usually results from an urban context that contains in its interior some features for the joint owners, such as a swimming pool, playground area, gym, gardens, etc.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a single family home?
Benefits:
– Total privacy, peace of mind
– There are no service charges to be faced
– There are no administration costs for managing common areas;
– Ability to explore outdoor areas (garden, terrace, etc.);
– Possibility of having a private garage and/or parking space;
– Possible possibility of increasing the living space;
Disadvantages:
– High cost of land or ready-to-live-in housing;
– Constant maintenance and direct costs to the owner;
– Necessary renovations to meet the needs of a family over the years;
– More isolated and easier to be robbed or vandalized;
– Location: less housing in city centers, increasing travel time to work, school, university;
What are the maintenance costs of a single family home?
There are no administrative expenses with a house, it is true, but there are others. It is necessary to have an idea of the type of expense you will have with regard to maintaining your single family home.
But after all, how much does it cost to maintain a house?
The running costs of a house are much higher than when compared to an apartment. Owners complain that expenses double in these cases, especially with regard to heating.
Keep in mind when building or purchasing a house, which system you will want to install: find out about the most economical options and, of course, those that need less maintenance. Sometimes a higher initial investment pays off in the long run. There’s nothing worse than not being comfortable in your home in the winter for fear of having the bill at the end of the month. In order for any of the heating systems to work, it is very important to think about insulation.
What is a single family home? | Gurgaon | Noida | Delhi NCR