When you first hear the word "row house," your thoughts wander to a tiny space, but in the Philippines, this term actually refers to houses that are quite spacious. Row houses are typically found near big cities, such as Manila and Cebu City. These houses tend to have a small front yard with a porch or parking space that leads into the house. The architecture is otherwise similar to single-family homes.
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Row houses are relatively new in the Philippines and are slowly gaining popularity. The idea was introduced when large corporations began building residential areas near commercial districts. The basic idea of a row house is efficiency. The houses are all connected and have no more than one wall separating two or more house units.
Each row house unit is like a small apartment that contains one to two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a shared kitchen and living area. Basically, it's condo-sized house. It's perfect for young professionals who want to have a condo but at an even more affordable price.
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Living in a row house in the Philippines can be quite convenient. However, the cost of the houses in Manila and Cebu City tends to be on the higher side. Prices can also vary depending on locatation and economic status.
Row houses around Metro Manila tend to have more of a rental rate since they are rented out to students and professionals who require housing near their school or office. The houses come with utilities included and security guards so that the occupants feel safe living here.
After being built by developers, the houses are then sold to the occupants. The owners have the ability to either rent out or keep the house and make some money.
Being a Filipino, I believe that taking on this trend is a wise decision. Owning your own place can provide you with financial security and freedom of moving for your family or single life.
Although row houses seem like a great idea, it comes with certain disadvantages. Depending on the real estate developer, one thing is that having thin walls means that neighbors will hear all of your activities since each unit shares a common wall with another unit's living area. However, these walls usually come equipped with soundproofing which makes it less noticeable to neighbors inside their separated walls.
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