10 Factors To Consider While Choosing The Right Floor Latest News

With the ever-growing population in all major cities, developers have no other option but to utilize the vertical spaces for real estate development. When you are house-hunting choosing the right floor might be confusing as every floor has its advantages and disadvantages. Many prefer lower floors for ease of accessibility while some are awestruck by the idea of top floor view. For those who are still confused about making a suitable choice, we have listed down the top 10 factors to consider.

Rental returns

If you are planning to buy an apartment for investment purposes consider the lower floor as they fetch good rentals. Puri says, “However, climate also has a role to play in this matter. In cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, upper floors are preferred, while in Delhi-NCR and Chennai lower floors are the first choice for rental purposes.” 

Fire safety

Fire Safety could be an issue at higher floors. Adhil Shetty, CEO, Bankbazaar.in said, “The builder can obtain the occupancy certificate when it gets clearances from the fire department. Therefore, when the apartment you are buying has an OC, you know that it meets the fire department's safety criteria.” - Also, check with the availability of fire extinguishers and fire exit on your preferred floor.

Security 

It is a bit easier for anti-social elements to break into ground or lower level apartments. However, it also depends on the security measures adopted by the management of your residential society.

Light and Ventilation

As you go higher, the lighting, as well as ventilation, becomes certainly better. Ground floor apartments offer limited lights and are many times poorly ventilated.

Number of lifts and staircases

Puri says, “Ideally, there should be at least two or more lifts in each tower so that at least one lift is functional in case of the other breaks down. This factor is significant if you have elders and children in your family.” -

In case of an emergency, lifts don’t work so it also becomes important for you to check the staircases that should provide the convenience to walk and access floors easily.

Water Seepage

One of the most common issues faced by ground as well as a top floor apartment. Several factors such as sanitary arrangement as well as the construction quality of the building are responsible for seepage.

Access

People living on lower floors have the option of taking stairs while the higher floor apartments do not offer you that comfort. Hence, many times you may have to wait for the elevator to go to your floor.

Family Consideration

Sometimes situations may arise wherein the elevator isn’t working. This becomes a great challenge for higher floor owners especially if there are elderly people or kids living there. Ground floors are therefore quite convenient for old aged as well as kids.

Privacy

The distraction caused by traffic and street noise can be a real problem for many house owners. Specifically, ground floors as their entrances are usually exposed to the hustle-bustle of people entering the building. Living in the higher floors is then recommended.

We hope these tips will help you make the right choice. Hence if you are looking to buy a property in a high-rise building then do keep in mind these pointers.