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If you were to buy a house in Japan, would you prefer a detached house? Would you like a condo?
| Condominium | A detached house | |||
| Many properties are within walking distance of the station and are very convenient. | Distance from the station | Many properties take a long time to walk from the station or have a bus service. | ||
| Various security systems are in place, including security cameras and manned surveillance | Security | You should take measures to prevent windows and kitchen doors from breaking in. | ||
| Even if it’s installed on the premises, there’s a monthly fee to use it. | Parking lot | Often there’s space on the property, and you might be able to park two cars or a large vehicle. | ||
| It’s hard to expect to hear any living sounds at all because the units are adjacent to each other on the top, bottom, and left sides of the building. | Sound | Very few complaints about footsteps or vacuum cleaner noises that tend to occur in a condominium. | ||
| There are almost no interior steps. The flow of household chores is compact. | barrier-free | The stairs can be a burden in a structure where you hang your laundry upstairs to dry. | ||
| The private rooms are close together and you can see your family’s presence. | Privacy | Each room can be separated from the other in the layout to ensure family privacy. | ||
| Large apartments are equipped with a kids’ room, concierge, and guest rooms. | Common facilities | None | ||
| Some apartments allow pets, but there are restrictions on size, number of pets, and types of pets. | Pets | You don’t have to worry about the type or number of dogs, such as large dogs. | ||
| There is a management association and you have to attend the meetings. You have to pay management association fees. | Neighbor socialization | Participating in 町内会 [CHONAIKAI] neighborhood associations, trash duty, etc. |