Why is it worth buying a top-floor flat?

There is currently a boom in top-floor flats, especially in new, prestigious apartment buildings. Yet until recently a property on the top storey had a bad reputation. Why, and how has that changed? You will find the answer in today's article.

Until recently, top-floor flats were judged by the standard of such units in tall prefabricated-panel blocks straight out of the Polish People's Republic era. And they really were not among the most pleasant places to live.

The biggest inconvenience of these properties was the temperature, or more precisely the difficulty of heating the flat in winter and the "sauna" in summer. On top of that came a lift that often broke down, forcing residents to run up the stairs to the 10th floor.

A further drawback of these properties became apparent during larger renovations. Carrying in new appliances and furniture was real drudgery, as was removing unwanted items from the flat.

Today, some of these inconveniences are being fixed by modernisation work, which provides proper insulation of the top storeys, as well as air conditioning. However, the real comfort of living right at the top can only be seen in new-build housing. There, the needs of the top storeys are already taken into account at the design stage. Both the roofs and the walls of the top floor are properly insulated. The flats, in turn, are equipped with air conditioning or a so-called Home Management System, which regulates the interior temperature automatically. Two lifts are also a great convenience, as residents do not have to use the stairs if one of them breaks down.

Why is it worth living on the top floor?

Living on the top floor, whether in an old or a new building, has several undeniable advantages. The first that comes to mind is the wonderful view, which lets you admire a panorama of the city, and sometimes even beautiful nature on the outskirts.

In addition, such interiors get excellent sunlight, which residents of the lower floors can only dream of. So if a bright flat matters to us, let us remember that the higher, the better.

Another asset is quiet and privacy. No street noise reaches a property on the top storey, nor the sounds of children playing or neighbours gossiping. Moreover, on the higher floors we have more privacy, because neither neighbours nor passers-by in the street look into our windows. We can therefore allow ourselves greater freedom.

There is also the big advantage of having no neighbours above, so nobody will be "jumping over our heads" and throwing parties that do not let us sleep. The last benefit is that the stairwell needs cleaning less often, since only we and the other residents on our floor use it. As a result, the space gets dirty much more slowly.

Growing popularity

Top-floor flats are currently in fashion. They have become the most prestigious and sought-after. The price per square metre rises with the storey. This is because developers are now making great efforts not to repeat the mistakes we encountered in construction in the Polish People's Republic era. In addition, properties right at the top often have the largest floor area, spacious terraces that you will not find on other storeys, and a private lift. It is no surprise, then, that there are more and more people interested in these apartments.