An increasing number of Australians are choosing apartment living and for good reason.
With people becoming increasingly time poor, the prospect of having a smaller, more efficient and more affordable living space is increasingly appealing. This is driving a noticeable trend in the popularity of apartment living across Australia.
In a report released in October 2017, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has reported that more Australians than ever are taking up apartment living. This is due to many factors including preference, affordability, facilities, convenience and improved lifestyle quality.
And we can understand why, apartment living has so many fantastic benefits that allow residents to enjoy a fantastic lifestyle quality.
Just some of the benefits of apartment living are:
Efficiency
Living in an apartment transforms you into a master of efficient living and adopting the mantra ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’. You will rationalise the amount of possessions, keeping only what you really need. A clean and decluttered living space has been proven to have many benefits for your general wellbeing, leaving you feeling lighter and more organised mentally. You will also be able to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint with an apartment much more cost and energy efficient to heat and cool.
Affordability
The cost of owning or renting an apartment can be significantly lower than a traditional house. Once seen as a stepping stone into the property market, choosing apartment living has become the preferred option for more people who want to be at the heart of the action, without breaking the bank. The affordability factor is a major driver for the popularity of apartment living, with the total number of occupied apartments increasing 78% over the 25 years to 2016. There is now 1 occupied apartment for every 5 occupied houses in Australia, compared with 1 for every 7 in 1991.
Cleaning
Keeping your home in showroom condition takes a lot less time when you live in an apartment. You can whip around with the vacuum in a matter of minutes and there are less walls, windows and surfaces to deal with. Less time spent cleaning means more time for the important things in life – spending time with friends and family, having adventures and making memories. Life is way too short to waste any more time than is absolutely necessary cleaning!
Facilities
One of the major perks of apartment living are the common area facilities that most buildings include; pools, barbeque and seating areas, sundrenched decks perfect for entertaining or relaxing. And the best part of all of having these recreational spaces to use is that someone else is responsible for keep them clean and maintained. Invite your friends over for a barbeque and a swim or pull up a sunlounger with a good book and some music while soaking up some rays.
Maintenance
Forget spending your weekends cleaning out the gutters, weeding the garden or painting the house. In an apartment there is a body corporate who is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all exteriors and common areas so you can relax knowing you will arrive home to a building that looks as good as new, without you ever having to break a sweat. The gardens and trees will always look lush even if you don’t have a green thumb and driveways and common areas will always be dirt and dust free even if you don’t own a water blaster.
Community
Apartment living offers a lot more opportunity to get to know your neighbours; meeting them at the pool or running into them in the hallway or lift. Many apartment buildings even hold residents functions so people can get to know each other better, building a strong sense of community. It’s not only a child who needs a village, people need to have other people in their lives who will look out for them and take the time to share a friendly wave or chat. People are becoming more isolated but living in an apartment gives you the advantage of increased social opportunity.
Location
Apartment buildings are typically built in urban areas, close to city-scale amenities such as parks, transport, shopping, dining and education facilities and is the ease of access to this infrastructure that is a major draw card for apartment living. You don’t need to have a big back yard that needs mowing on the weekend if you can easily walk to a dozen different parks or playgrounds. You don’t even need to have a car if you can walk to work or to shops and restaurants and catch public transport everywhere else you need to go.
Lifestyle
All of the amazing benefits of apartment living add up to increased lifestyle quality. Apartment dwellers can enjoy increased recreation time, increased discretionary funds, which is particularly important for Gen Y’s who aren’t going to give up their smashed avo and increased convenience. Choosing an apartment is not a substitute or alternative to traditional house living, it is a conscious choice to improve your lifestyle quality and prioritise your time, which is the most precious commodity of all.
If you are considering making the move to an apartment, you mush find time to inspect Boheme Apartments. Freshly completed, this brand new apartment community lies at the heart of Robina in a lakeside setting just 200 metres to Robina Town Centre. Designed as the centerpiece of the award-winning CityVillage community, Boheme Apartments comprises striking architecture, lush tropical landscaping and an elevated pool and barbeque area.
There are now only a limited number of apartments remaining in Boheme so you will need to be quick if you want to be a part of this vibrant new community.
The Robina Group sales team would love to show you through the furnished displays, call 55 821 888 or email us at sales@robina.com.au to arrange an inspection today. Visit the Boheme website to find out more: http://www.cityvillage.com.au/boheme/
