Friday, February 10, 2012

Are Condos Ideal for Families?

By Julieann Raigosa


There are a lot of people asking as to the propriety of raising kids in a condo. When it comes to child safety, both your single family home and condo fare the same. For anticipating parents who currently live in a condo, it is possible to raise your child there without much fuss. However, for growing families that are planning to relocate to a condo, some considerations must be made.

Other residents Condo owners typically range from young adults, mid adults, to older people. In some cases though, a community may be comprised mostly by people of similar age range. It is easier for families to move in a community of a couple more other families. Parents living in the next door will most likely anticipate and understand that little kids require some amount of putting up with. When you are checking out the unit, see to it that you also look around the nearby units and observe if some of the residents are also families. Outdoor play pens may signify that the neighborhood has children, so you better look out for such facilities. The presence of other kids on the block will allow your child to socialize and enjoy playing with the neighbors.

Accessibility Would you like your kids to go to the nearby school? Will you be given a transportation privilege? Living in a condo downtown may require you to fetch the kids yourself as the bus service may not be available to your area. Parks around the condo building would be an amenity that would allow your children to go out and play from time to time.

Spaciousness Space is an important factor as this will highly affect your family's comfort and convenience. Condos cannot give you the benefit of renovation, so better be certain that the unit you are about to get is spacious enough for you and your kids. If you want your kids to have a separate bedroom, be sure to check out the number of rooms the condo has. Having a storage room or cubicle is also strongly recommended. The storage room will hold your kids' toys which cannot be accommodated in their bedrooms. The garage will be a good place to keep your sports equipment, bicycles, and scooters.

Available luxury You can ask your landlord for the available facility in the condo building. Many condos have swimming pools and courts wherein you can find time to relax and enjoy. A free space allows children residents to play around or throw ball. Amenities are important because they allow your children to grow in a normal, healthy, and playful environment.




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