Many people dream of moving permanently from an apartment to a comfortable house. In this regard, recently there has been a tendency towards the development of cottage construction. Its popularity is due to several reasons. How does this format differ from conventional apartments and how profitable will such construction be? These questions are often asked to real estate professionals.
Cottage or apartment: pros and cons
A private home is an excellent option for those who want a lot of free space in their lives. The main advantage here is a lot of living space. It is best to live in cottages with a large family - each member will have their own room and personal space. Other positive points also include:
- personal plot - a comfortable area for relaxation is arranged on it, you can also grow herbs, flowers, vegetables, and plant an orchard;
- a garage or carport - even if it is absent, you can complete this structure, thus saving money on renting a parking space;
- potential for expanding the living space - this can be done by completing the building on the ground floor or building an attic;
- comfortable conditions for the child’s life and growth;
- protection from neighbors - they cannot disturb the peace with sudden repairs or other actions;
- there is always fresh air and a pleasant view from the window - more often the residents of cottages live outside the city, closer to nature, which cannot but affect the environmental component.
Despite all the positive aspects, it is still necessary to note some disadvantages of living in a cottage. The first is the higher cost of the house itself and increased costs of maintaining it.
Maintaining order indoors and on the territory will require more time and money compared to an apartment. In addition, it is not always convenient to get to school and work from cottages located far from the city. In this case, the presence of a personal car is a prerequisite. Therefore, when deciding to buy a home, you should initially weigh and think through everything carefully.
Is it profitable to build a cottage?
Ideally, it is most advisable to have real estate in the form of an apartment and a house outside the city. Therefore, many decide to build a private house on their own according to an individual project. This option becomes the most optimal for those who already have a plot of land, family people who own personal vehicles, and who can earn money for construction.
Also, such a solution is relevant for large families of two or three generations and for parents with many children. This option will be successful both for people of retirement age and for those who want to engage in farming.
Why you need to build a cottage and what benefits will come from it - everyone decides for themselves. By investing in this idea, a person receives unique opportunities and a sense of ownership that will not be available when living in an apartment.
At the same time, the designation of the architectural image, number and size of rooms - all this is in the hands of the future owner. And despite the fact that building a house is a complex and responsible process, consisting of all sorts of nuances, all the effort and money spent on construction will pay off.
As for the price of building a cottage, it consists of several factors:
- design - in this case, you need to choose experienced professionals who will draw up a design plan and estimate, and conduct the necessary research;
- strong foundation - new technologies make it possible to build monolithic, slab, columnar or on screw piles;
- materials for walls - the future owner can choose traditional ceramic bricks or blocks, aerated concrete or foam blocks, wood or budget SIP panels;
- roof format and materials for it - the roof can be pitched, gable or flat, made of metal, soft tiles or ondulin.
The features of the floors and various additional works are also taken into account - external and internal finishing, connection to communications, arrangement of the heating system and air conditioning, and much more.
Separately noted is the format of constructing frame houses, which is rapidly gaining popularity in our country. Its main advantage is the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of construction.
