What is the difference between studios, apartments and villas? How to choose among them?


Have you come across terms like studio, duplex, penthouse & villa when you are planning to invest in real estate? If you have so many options to choose from, determining the right one becomes difficult. Don’t get confused, here’s an overview on this topic from luxurykeralaflats.com, the best real estate portal to buy, sell or rent flats in Kerala.

Difference between studios, apartments and villas & how to choose among them? 

Studio Apartment

Also known as a studio flat, it is an apartment with a single room and an open floor plan. It typically consists of living space, bed space, a kitchenette and a bathroom at times having partial walls to create a demarcation. Variations of studio residential apartments include an alcove studio or a convertible studio. 

Low cost, availability in prime locations, ease to clean and keep clutter-free are the main advantages. However, the small size, difficulty of having guests over, limited scope for redecorating & small closet space are the main disadvantages here.

One Bedroom Apartment

The only difference between a studio apartment and a one-bed apartment is that there is a separate bedroom. Both studio and one-bedroom offer space, storage and comfort but it all depends on your lifestyle.

Multiple Bedroom Apartments

Apartments housed in residential building complexes provide personal space for every family member and lots of options to redecorate, entertain, work, and relax. Apart from that, there is enough storage space and room for in-built full-sized appliances. There are luxury flats in Kochi that offer more than 2 bedrooms respectively in addition to a living room and a kitchen. 

Apartments are more affordable & popular in the rental market. They are easy to sell, have lower maintenance, better security and amenities. Flats in Kerala are ideal for families. But small apartments even though more affordable have limited space & privacy, may become overcrowded & are not easy to customise. 

Duplex Apartments

A duplex apartment is a popular choice for bigger families as it consists of an apartment with living space constructed on two floors connected through a staircase. Greater privacy & ROI are the main advantages of a Duplex whereas high maintenance costs & limited options are the main disadvantages.

Penthouse Apartments

Some luxury flats in Kochi are penthouse apartments on the top floor of multi-storeyed residential buildings. Penthouse apartments located in upscale neighbourhoods are highly expensive but are spacious and offer a beautiful view.  

Villas 

A villa is a house that can be large and luxurious or small depending on your budget. They are built as individual units surrounded by lawns and landscaped gardens with all the facilities. Villas nowadays are constructed mostly as gated communities which provide facilities and amenities like stores, gym, club house etc. High levels of privacy, land ownership, the luxury of space, easy customisation & no overcrowding make villas ideal to house large families. Luxury villas are highly expensive and the rental yield may be comparatively lower than apartments. 

Contact us at luxurykeralaflats.com to know more. 


 

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