In recent years, many middle-income families are more inclined to choose to buy duplex houses, and this concept has been formed largely because they are deeply attracted by the atmosphere and large area of duplex houses.
More importantly, the duplex house also has the advantage of functional zoning, and the upper and lower floors are independent of each other, making the living environment more comfortable and quiet. For example, the lower floor can be used as the main activity area such as the living room, kitchen, and dining room, while the upper floor is suitable for the owner's living room and private spaces such as the study.
In addition, the duplex can also make clever use of the mezzanine design, which can effectively increase the actual usable area of the house by up to 50 to 70 yuan, which has also generated a strong interest in this type of home.
However, in recent years, we have noticed that many consumers have chosen to move out of duplex homes, and some older owners have even openly expressed their concerns: there are four main shortcomings that make it difficult to hide their regrets.
1. Residents living in duplex houses generally report that although the area of the house is larger, due to the structural characteristics of the width greater than the depth, the lighting effect and air circulation performance of the house are slightly insufficient.
2. Duplex houses generally have a floor height of about five meters, if the floor height of the first floor is not affected, then the bedroom on the second floor may be more cramped due to the influence of the sloping roof, and people may feel depressed and uncomfortable when living for a long time.
3. The design of the stairs of the duplex house is relatively complex, if the stairs must be designed to be steep and narrow in order to save space, it may bring certain risks and inconveniences to the elderly or children's upstairs and downstairs. Conversely, if the staircase is designed to be too spacious and gentle, it can take up too much interior space, making many families feel that the benefits outweigh the losses.
Buying a duplex often requires a higher renovation cost, and because of its large size, it is also quite expensive to renovate compared to a typical flat-floor house.
For example, the purchase of a 140-square-metre second-hand duplex house is expected to cost $600,000 to $700,000, which may be difficult for some working-class homebuyers to afford even if they can raise enough down payment to buy a property.
In addition, the area of duplex houses is often larger than that of ordinary flat-floor houses, and the expenses such as property management fees and heating fees paid after moving in are also high, which is beyond the scope of most ordinary working families.
In addition to the above factors, the second-hand duplex homes on the market have limited potential for value-added and are more difficult to sell, which is why many consumers are reluctant to buy such properties.
Generally, wealthy groups are more inclined to buy villas to highlight their social status and wealth accumulation, after all, the quality, scale and honor of villas belong to the upper class; High-end white-collar workers prefer large-scale flat-floor apartments in the city center, which are convenient and well-equipped, making them ideal for living.
As for the majority of the general population, they are not keen on buying duplex homes. This is not because the total price of the duplex is too high, the renovation costs are staggering, or the various expenses are too expensive after moving in, but the conclusion is reached after a comprehensive analysis.
As a result, the sales of duplex homes are quite positive at the moment, but it is not easy to succeed**. If we can't give a selling price below the market value, we may not be able to realize the assets smoothly, and the owners of duplex houses will feel at a loss.
Many years ago, many middle-income people preferred to buy duplex homes because they could be divided into two separate living spaces, each with its own unique function and use. In a way, living here is quite a pleasant experience.
However, after a period of use, we found that there are many disadvantages to this type of property. As a result, many owners who were once keen to buy duplex homes have chosen to move out of their original residences and choose to live in larger bungalows or villas with a larger area and better environment.
It is worth noting that with the changing times, developers around the world have also reduced the construction of duplex buildings. Due to the high cost of decoration and the aging of buildings, this kind of housing will encounter the dilemma of gradual scarcity of successors in the future, which also indicates that its circulation in the market will deteriorate.