The main difficulty choosing on what floor to buy a property is having little experience of living at different heights. Few people have time in their lives to live on the first, third, sixth, and sixteenth floors. And not everyone has the opportunity and desire to try.
In this article, we will consider the features of apartments on different floors in new buildings in Cyprus, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option, and finally, formulate an interesting conclusion.
Characteristics of the first floor in Cyprus
For those who have never lived in Cyprus, we give a brief explanation. The floor that is closest to the ground (i.e. to the foundation), the first floor is called the ground floor. And what is called the first floor (translated as "ground floor") is the second floor, because underneath it is the very ground floor.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that in new buildings in Cyprus (especially business and high-end), the first floors are usually occupied by non-residential premises: lobby, storage rooms, gym, cafes and restaurants, stores, or offices. The apartments start on the second, third, and sometimes fourth floor.
Advantages and disadvantages of the ground floor
For residents of the post-Soviet space, the ground floor is associated with many troubles. It is a damp and cold floor, eternal gloom, stuffiness in summer, and the proximity of basements (with their odors and insects). However, the ground floor in Cyprus is the direct opposite of the described horrors.
The first big advantage of this floor is a separate entrance. This increases privacy and avoids communal entrances.
The second advantage, which is optional (may or may not be), is the private area. Thus, residents of the ground floor get sort of a small cottage with a garden, where sometimes you can not only arrange a beautiful green recreation area but also a swimming pool or a place for barbecues.
Other advantages of the ground floor are small household amenities. For example, it is easier for an elderly person or a mother with a stroller to get into the apartment if the house does not have an elevator. It is also easier to order large-sized things and make repairs, less noise from neighbors - banally because the neighbors themselves are fewer.
The irreparable disadvantage is poor views. Rarely what first floor can boast a beautiful view from the window. But this can be compensated for by views of your garden, if there is one.
Other disadvantages are there, but they are quite avoidable or solvable. These are:
- cold and dampness in winter - proper combat against humidity and insulation of the premises will eliminate the inconvenience;
- low amount of daylight - the problem is well solved by panoramic windows;
- noise and dust from the street (if you buy a variant with a private garden, these troubles will be reduced);
- the risk of burglars (most of the new buildings in Cyprus have a fenced area, so you do not have to worry about security).
So, firstly, the ground floor has a lot of advantages. At the same time, it does not have a very high cost, which is an additional advantage.
Pluses and minuses of the first 5 floors
The interval from the first floor (in our opinion, the second floor) to the fifth floor is quite popular. It is a kind of golden mean, as it combines the advantages of the first and last floors.
So, from the second or third floor, you can get a good view, especially if the neighborhood is located near low-rise buildings, the house is located on a hill or stands on the first shoreline. In this case, open terraces and panoramic windows only enhance the effect.
The second big advantage is the relatively small distance from the ground. This is important for houses that do not have an elevator - it can be difficult for certain categories of people to walk upstairs. In addition, some residents feel uncomfortable without "ground under their feet" if there is a great distance from the ground. And on floors 2-5 there are no such problems.
Hint: apartments on the "middle levels" are easier to sell and rent. So, if you plan to acquire Aa property not for yourself, but for investment and earnings, it is best to consider these options.
From the minuses, it is worth noting the possible (but not necessary) probability of noise and dust from the roads, which will rise just to the level of 4-5 floors. This depends on both the neighborhood and the building itself. For example, if it has a private closed territory, the problem will disappear by itself.
Also in apartment buildings, residents of "middle" floors have many neighbors: to the “sides”, from "upper" and “lower" floors. Certainly, good noise insulation solves the matter, but for some people, it is extremely important to have a high level of privacy. In this case, you can consider the complexes of the club-house format (with a small number of apartments) or those where there are no more than 2 per floor.
Advantages and disadvantages of floors 6-14.
In Cyprus, a 10-story building is already considered a skyscraper, especially in cities where high-rise development is not yet developed (Paphos, Larnaca). Many houses have only 3-6 floors. This applies not only to the secondary housing market but also to new buildings. Therefore, everything above the 6th floor in Cyprus - is a kind of specialty, and there are not so many such apartments on the island.
Floors 6-14 have excellent views. Even if the new building is located on the 2nd and 3rd coastline, then, provided it is on an elevated position, the sea or mountains will be visible from the windows of the apartment. Depends on which side the windows face.
Usually new buildings above 6-7 floors have an elevator, so the difficulty of getting into the apartment is eliminated. In addition, the dust from the street does not reach this height, and the noise is much lighter.
The distance from the ground is still relatively small. Many people feel completely at ease at this height. The demand for apartments near the 10th floor is also quite high, so it will not be difficult to rent or sell them.
The cost of apartments grows with the number of floors. Indeed, the higher the floor, the better the views from the window and the more privacy. The example of Soho Resort complex in Paphos shows how the price of apartments changes (note that the area and the number of rooms are the same):
The total price tag for the second apartment is more by 375 thousand euros, or 18%.
Advantages and disadvantages of floors 15+
Skyscrapers in Cyprus, exceeding 15-storey mark are very rare. All of them belong to the business or high-end class, have luxurious apartments, amenities and high level of service. Such new buildings are located in top locations, and the prices for apartments "in the clouds" are really high.
The advantages of such real estate are many. This is a high level of privacy, excellent views, a sense of boundless space, ease of access (there are necessarily several elevators), plenty of daylight, and comfortable temperatures in summer and winter.
Penthouses are particularly chic. The offer complete privacy, large spaces for living and recreation, the most beautiful views, sometimes - a second tier with a private garden, swimming pool or jacuzzi. In fact, penthouses can be considered villas under the clouds - so well it feels like a retreat.
Only personal intolerance to being at altitude can be considered a significant disadvantage. There are people who experience dizziness, increased anxiety, sleep problems. In this case, the upper floors should be avoided.
Note that apartments on the upper floors are characterized by high prices. You can clearly see the difference on the example of the Trilogy complex in Limassol:
- 2-bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor - 800 000 euros;
- 2-bedroom apartment on the 23rd floor - 1 350 000 euros.
At the same time the area of both apartments is approximately the same. The excess amounted to 550 thousand euros, that is, almost 70%. For elite high-rise new buildings in Cyprus is a normal phenomenon.
Properties available for sale in the Trilogy project
Surprising conclusion
Answering the question, which floors are considered the best to buy in a new building in Cyprus, we conclude from all of the above. If the complex is closed, with protected territory and in a good location - then any! Choose the ones you like. Modern technology and high class of new buildings in Cyprus allow you to choose real estate without restrictions, focusing only on your own preferences.
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