Would You Rather Buy a Townhouse or a Condominium Unit?

With my current situation, neither. I have an autistic son who requires plenty of land and no next door neighbors.

I think they both have advantages for first buys. Townhouses give you the feel of an attached house but not all are maintained the same way. Condo's are close to city centers if you like to be but you need to be careful of condo fee's. They both have really good resale values right?

choosing a place to live in and settle permanently is a big decision one has to make, early on in his or her productive lifetime. of course, not all of us were born with wads of cash. so, as we begin working, we make a list of what we want to achieve or get. one of these is a domicile or a place we can call home. there are of course a lot of choices. a cramped studio unit, a condo unit, a townhouse, or a house and lot. in choosing what type of home we will finally have to settle, we will consider of course our work (the distance we have to travel between our planned home and our workplace on a daily basis); then, our earning (can we afford the monthly amortization and other fees that go with owning any of the types of homes earlier stated); then, will the planned home be enough for the family you have planned, which means you, your wife and children; and there are a lot more to consider. what is important, however, is to get a type of house you can afford and will give you the convenience in your work and the comfort your planned family need to have. just remember, there is a sense of permanency in buying a house, whether it is a studio or a mansion. think seriously consider these, and you are on your way to having a dream abode.

I would like to have a townhouse with a garden and a lot around the house. But I also can't afford that so I would probably buy an appartment in a multistorey building.

Townhouses can be pretty expensive here. If I have to choose between the two I'd choose a townhouse for sure, IF its affordable. I live in a condo now, it has great facilities and stuff but I still dream about having a house with a yard, away from the city.