Is it worth buying a parking space or a garage?

Everyone knows that in most cities the shortage of parking spaces is a growing problem. Not everyone, however, checks what the parking situation is like near the flat they intend to buy. It is worth doing, as it can spare you many problems.

Check the available parking

Already at the stage of choosing a property, it is worth checking whether there is enough parking near the flat we intend to buy. If over several different days we regularly see that it is hard to spot a free space, or that some cars are parked in places not really intended for parking, let us treat that as a warning. Such a situation means that it is worth buying a garage or looking for a parking space of your own.

When checking the area from this angle, remember that free space during the day tells you little – people are at work then.

A new-build flat? Ask about the plans

The situation is somewhat different when you want to buy a new flat, for example in Katowice. Many developers take this problem into account, but not all. It is therefore worth asking whether the design of the development provides for:

• parking spaces near the building,
• fencing off the car park, to reserve it only for residents and their guests,
• an underground parking hall,
• above-ground garages,
• underground garages.

Including this type of element in the plans for the building is an undoubted advantage. However, you must always also check whether there are enough spaces in relation to the expected number of residents.

Buying a parking space – is it worth it?

It should be stated at the outset that a parking space is often allocated not as full ownership but as a share in co-ownership. Either way, the heart of the question remains unchanged: is it worth having your own parking space? In fact it all depends on its price, but if that is acceptable to us and we own a car, then certainly yes. We simply gain the certainty that we will have somewhere to leave the car, instead of driving round the nearby car parks.

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Is it better to have your own parking space or a garage?

If you are torn between a space in an underground car park and an above-ground garage, consider the strengths of both solutions. A garage will give your car greater security. What is more, other belongings can be stored in a garage. On the other hand, a space in an underground car park has another, undeniable advantage: it is cheaper.

Both solutions also have the advantage that, because the car is under cover, you no longer have to clear snow off it. The only caveat is that with an above-ground garage you sometimes have to clear the snow from in front of the garage door.

Is there a solution that combines full "resistance" to the weather with the highest possible security for the car? Yes. Some developers include underground garages in their projects. They are usually available for an additional fee, but they give owners considerable convenience.