Living in condo units and apartments in the tallest buildings of the city has been the housing trend for many years now. With their prime locations and amenities, owning a unit in one of the condominiums in Hong Kong, connotes luxurious living which may help you raise your portfolio. If you have the budget, buying a high-rise property can give you many benefits.
You may not always be available during showflats where you can attend to inspect ongoing or newly constructed condominium units. But even then requesting for a house tour should never be done away with. You may be able to see the units in the website of condominium owners but it will be different if you inspect the unit personally. This way, you can check on the following before buying. If you have the budget, buying a high-rise property can give you many benefits.
Actual Measurements
The floor area may be indicated in brochures or website, but how many square meters are available upon deducting the areas occupied by cabinets, bathrooms, and other built-in structures? The available space will determine the kinds of home appliances you can bring into a new property. You should also know the ceiling height, especially if you love chandeliers hanging from your ceiling.
Furnishings
Some condo units may have some furnishings in it, like cabinets, beds, sofas, and other fixtures. If you don’t have any plans of doing away with your present belongings in your present residence, you should be looking for an unfurnished properties. They will surely be less expensive. Otherwise, if you are just starting to live on your own, buying a semi-furnished or fully furnished property will be more convenient.
Lighting and Ventilation
Inspecting these aspects will not only make living in a condo more comfortable but also more efficient. You should check if natural light and air can reach every room of the property. By doing so, you may not be needing to turn on electric devices when you are inside your living quarter.
Electrical Sockets
This may look trivial but it is not. If you do not like extension cords hanging over you or crawling on the floor, sockets should be placed in areas where they are needed. Besides the inconvenience and being eyesores, extension cords can also be causes of accidents.
The View
Never forget to look out of the window or step outside the veranda when on a house tour. Do you like what you see? Can it be that the view from the other side of the building is better? If you love sunrises over sunsets, you should make sure that your condo is facing the east.