Would you buy condo or flat? Which is better?

@khaezi (1001)
Philippines
August 28, 2017 2:12pm CST
Hello guys just torn between buying a condo or house, btw my man and I are getting married this year ??. Any suggestions or personal good/bad experience with both? Just to help us weigh our options. Thank you ??
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@sabtraversa (12961)
• Italy
28 Aug 17
It depends on what you can afford, and what you need. First of all, congratulations on being close to getting married! Pros of condo: you save on central heating, it's a bit more protected than a detached house. Cons of condo: there are rules, no noise (except your neighbors who are going to be noisy), no pets (some allow them, others don't); if the elevator doesn't work and you live on the 8th floor, good luck. I would prefer a house with a garden, far from the city if possible.
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@khaezi (1001)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
Thank you sabrina ?? Yes I am also into gardens, i also have a house cat which we've been hiding from the owner of this small building that we are currently renting. She is also part of what i need to consider can't leave her behind ??
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@sabtraversa (12961)
• Italy
29 Aug 17
@khaezi So is it dangerous for the cat to go outside? Sure, you can't leave her behind. Cats will try to go out, whether you're in a detached house or in an apartment. I doubt she's noisy and unwanted in a condo, but in both cases you need to be careful. She can flee to the garden, or fall from a window/balcony in an apartment.
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@khaezi (1001)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
@sabtraversa she grew up living indoor she is somewhat afraid to go outside and afraid to people she is not familiar with but yes she is a very curious cat...know i wonder how to keep her safe ??
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@YrNemo (20261)
29 Aug 17
More freedom & privacy with a house. BUT, a house always requires more maintenance (plus cost more). It is worth it though, owning a house.
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@khaezi (1001)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
I see i thought condo is more costly in terms of dues and maintenance..thank you for the advice ??
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@khaezi (1001)
• Philippines
30 Aug 17
@YrNemo oh yes you are right we can sell if we want a better one, budget is also the one we are considering.
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@YrNemo (20261)
30 Aug 17
@khaezi Guess it depends on the value of the land? Whatever, you get what you could afford right now, then with time, you could always sell it and get a better one.
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@owstalaga (4707)
• Philippines
30 Jan 18
Hey there! So I wonder which one did you buy. There are different kinds of condos nowadays. You can buy a unit in high rise ones or midrise ones and a resort-type one at that.
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
30 Aug 17
It is a very personal choice. For me, it is a house, no doubt about this.
@mohit459 (12568)
• Haldwani, India
28 Aug 17
Condo!! I think!!
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