Many people who are thinking about buying real estate do not even consider the option of buying an apartment on the first floor. In their ads, they write: "The first floor is not offered."
They can be understood: such housing has a lot of shortcomings.
Among the disadvantages, the first ones that come to mind are the lack of a balcony or loggia, noise coming from the street, and the glances of curious passers-by.
Owners of apartments on the first floor are more likely to be robbed, cannot enjoy the view from the window and often complain about humidity and cold.
But let's look at the other side of the coin.
Possibility of redevelopment
One of the main advantages of a ground floor apartment is the possibility of making a radical redevelopment with the transfer of “wet zones”.
This option seems especially attractive for families with children who want to increase the space for a bedroom or nursery, but cannot afford to buy a more spacious apartment.
No neighbors below
Owners of apartments on the first floor do not have to worry about causing inconvenience to others.
Your active children will not disturb your neighbors, and possible plumbing accidents will not result in flooding of the apartments below.
Independence from the elevator
If you choose an apartment on the first floor, you will not have to deal with problems associated with the elevator.
This is especially important for the elderly and people with limited mobility, as a broken elevator can create serious obstacles for them.
Good price
Since ground floor apartments are still considered illiquid on the real estate market, their prices are lower. Sometimes the discounts are quite significant.
This means that the buyer can afford to buy an apartment in a good area or with a larger area for the money he has.
