A property with a terrace – is it worth it?

When choosing a property we have certain requirements and selection criteria. This step lets us sort through the listings, makes it easier to reach the right decision and saves time. Some people consider flats with additional conveniences. A property with a terrace – is it worth it? Find out about it.

Is it worth paying more?

More and more people decide to buy a flat in a block of flats or simply in the centre of a larger city, for example Katowice or Sosnowiec. Such a location has its pros and cons. Limited access to green areas can be a problem. In such an area we will find properties with a terrace or balcony as well as ones without. Residential units with additional conveniences are of course more expensive, which sometimes raises doubts. Let us remember, however, that for many people it is the only option for spending time outdoors in spring and summer. A terrace is a space that lets you spend your free time, host get-togethers with friends, and have family breakfasts or dinners. If you are thinking of selling the flat in the future, remember that a property with a terrace will be more advantageous and its sale will certainly be easier. A terrace or balcony of a suitable size can serve as a kind of "summer room". On warm days it becomes an extension of the flat and has a great many advantages.

A property with a terrace – is it worth it?

Did you know that the area of a terrace is not counted as the usable floor area of a flat or house? What follows from this? The cost of additional area is much lower than that of usable area. That is why you will pay less for a flat with a terrace than for a property of the same size but without one. That is, of course, if we include the terrace area in the total floor area. A terrace increases the space and makes the unit more spacious and attractive. In addition, we open ourselves up to our surroundings. A terrace can be a welcoming corner for residents, associated with rest, relaxation and calm. You can create an unusual place without having to own a garden or an additional plot. Spacious terraces are not a very common solution, but they can occur in properties from both the secondary and the primary market. It is worth paying attention to such a solution. Especially if you love open spaces, flowers and morning coffee in the fresh air.

Different kinds of terraces

Terraces come in different forms. Alternative solutions are used especially in blocks of flats. Some developers decide to build terraces accessible to all residents or to the residents of a single floor. Most often such additional space is found in ground-floor units or those located on the top floor. The good news is that terraces appear more and more often in flats in developer's standard (stan deweloperski). They should be at least 10 square metres. The current trend is for spacious terraces with a nice view. Such solutions are starting to be introduced not only in apartments in Katowice, but also in properties of a lower standard. If such a solution is within your reach, definitely take it into account!