Which Unit?

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Coota
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January 21, 2013 - 5:41 am
Need some advise as I am looking at 2 units in a block of 5 and I am not sure which one would be a better buy
Both units are 2 bedrooms
Unit 1 is a double storey which is at the front of the unit complex facing the street(there is 1 other unit facing the street front with this unit also)
Unit 2 is a single storey which is right at the back of the complex at the end of the shared main driveway
Is there an advantage to either one?
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Coota
TheFinanceShop
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January 21, 2013 - 8:06 am
Which suburb? What does the strata on each look like and whats the sqm of each? Are they the same price?
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Coota
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January 21, 2013 - 9:15 am
Shahin,
Unit details are below
Ground floor unit
*Living Area 64 sq
*Garage 22 sq
*Deck Area at the back of property approx 25 sq
Double Storey
*Living Area 48 sq
*Garage 22 sq
*Smaller living area with land area at front of property facing roadway(not usable IMO)
Both properties are same price
Coota
Scott No Mates
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January 21, 2013 - 9:55 am
Two storey units (maisonettes) tend to have a little bit more wasted space due to the staircase and upstairs hallway chewing up floor space.
TheFinanceShop
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January 21, 2013 - 10:09 am
Did I read that right – 2 bedroom and its 48sqm?
I would prefer large sqm over the idea of double storey. The one negative with the first unit is that it a ground unit but then again its got the deck area.
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Shahin
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Coota
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January 21, 2013 - 10:10 am
Scott
I was leaning towards ground floor unit as it has approx 20 sq mtrs extra living area with an outdoor deck area also.
Double storey unit has living area on top level including a small balcony area which I think was designed to take advantage of views to the city
Emil
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March 26, 2013 - 1:17 pm
Hi,
If I were you, I’d definitely choose the larger apartment. The 16 sqm difference is a decisive factor, given the fact that we’re not talking about very spacious units. Say you had to choose between a 150 sqm unit and a 166 sqm apartment, then yes, pick the 2 storey unit with a street view. But since you’re dealing with 48 sqm and 64 sqm, I’d suggest you think practically and put space first.
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Emil
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