Buying property? Higher or lower floor is better?

So now you and your partner are looking for property to build your lives together. Are both of you looking for a property that can fit your children in the future and maybe your parents too?

Considering many people stay in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya for their work, there are ample high rises of condominiums for you to choose from. Condominiums are the common sight in Klang Valley and most people choose to stay in condo due to security reasons. Landed property seems nice at one glance. Your children can play at the compound, you can park your car right in front, but actually there are more other expenses, security issue and maintenance to consider.

 

 Well, let us talk about common property most people are looking now, condominiums. 

 

 

 

Higher level pros and cons :

Better View

We all know that when we are high up there in a property, we will be able to see far and normally it will be a better view. People like to face KLCC view, lake view, golf view, to name a few. Even though your condo may not face all these spectacular views, most people will still prefer higher floors as they can see faraway skyline.

 

Less Noise

Hmm, imagine your property is facing the swimming pool. What will normally residents do when they come back from school and work? (We are not talking during pandemic time, ok?) Children will be in the pool playing and screaming. Weekends could be their family and friends gathering. Birthday parties and music may be blasting as condos normally allows music up to certain hour, maybe 10pm. So, if you were to stay up there, you and your family will be able to avoid all those evening noises.

 

Better air quality

Who do not want better fresh air? If your property is high up, you will definitely have better air quality. Normally, you should have lesser dust too as your level is far away from vehicles zooming around on the road.

 

Higher price

All condominiums prices fetch higher based on their size and level. Normally, the higher it goes, the pricier it is. As most of the time the higher ones are supposed to provide better view, so property buyers need to take into consideration if they want to pay more.

 

 Lower level pros and cons :

 Power disruption

Well, definitely one thing for sure, if there is a major power disruption, you do not have to worry as you should able to walk up the stairs. Not sure you want to think of walking up if you live in level 38. But if you are an athletic, maybe it is not a problem to you!

 

 Less waiting time

Imagine you are staying at level 10, your waiting time from your carpark to your house with hands full of groceries, could be less than 2 minutes if you have someone else in the lift with you staying beneath you. But if you stay in level 20, you need to wait for the rest to arrive at their level first before reaching your level, and that could be extra 1 more minute.

 

 Better for emergency

In case there is a fire in your property, lifts are normally shut down. So running down through the stairway would be better for lower floors. Seniors and children would be easier too if they need to escape from the unexpected events.

 

 Lower price

Price will normally more affordable at lower levels and yet you can have the same benefits or facilities of the condos. If you happen to be interested with a particular property project and the price goes by million, then maybe you can check out the lower levels which has lower price and yet enjoying the facilities the condo provided.

   

More rubbish

Whether you like it or not, there are bound to be irresponsible neighbours. Ever experienced before cigarette butts at your balcony? What about pieces of paper or plastic bag flying into your balcony? These are the things may happen when staying at the lower level.

 

End of the day, either it is higher or lower floor, each has their own pros and cons. Think and consider all of the above before you jump into purchasing your dream home and bear in mind, this could be one of a better times to purchase during pandemic as more perks are expected.