So if as a home buyer you are still in a dilemma which floor to choose for buying a home in a high rise apartment then this article may help you.
Every floor in a building has its own advantages as well as disadvantages however you need to evaluate all the factors which suits your lifestyle.
Below are the main points of consideration for choosing the best floor for you:
View: If the building tower is location near to a scenic place then it offers better scenic view and you should definitely go for higher floors.
Rental Income: In India for better rental income it is generally observed that people opt for lower floors in a high rise building. However due to climatic differences the choice of floors varies from city to city for eg. In Delhi-NCR & Chennai buyers prefer lower floors while in Mumbai & Bangalore buyer prefers upper floors.
Quiet: To maintain your privacy in highly congested areas you may opt for higher floors so that you do not face any unwanted interruption.
Unwanted Sound: If the building is next to a main road or a common passage it is preferable to opt for higher floors to avoid the street noise and noise from the nearby occupants. On the other hand if the elevator, club house or any common hall is not located.
Power consumption: In higher floors you need to run AC’s for longer period during summers.
Security Concern: Security is a matter of concern for ground floor as it is more prone to anti social elements. However it also depends on the security measures adopted by the management of your society.
Delay in Access: In most cases we have seen the number of elevators are not adequate so waiting for the elevator is time consuming. So if you chose to live in lower floors so access can be comfortable by using stairs.
Family Concerns: if you have children and senior citizens living with you then choosing a lower floor is beneficial due to the convenience factor. Also if you have someone in your familt with some walking problem or mobility impairment or even fear of heights then lower floors are the best option to choose.
Natural air and light: ground floor units are tend to receive less natural light air as compared to the higher floors. Also there will be more problemds related to mosquitoes, termites, and other insects in the ground floors. Upper floors are safe in this case.
Seepage: generally tthe ground floor and the top most units suffers the most in case of water seepage and drainage problems. But it hugely depends on the entire drainage seepage system planning in the residential complex.