An obvious choice for your real estate investment would be an apartment in a highly-urbanized area, specifically properties that are near shopping malls
By Dennis Isong
Buying an apartment is always the first choice for people who are interested in getting started with a real estate investment. But buying the property is not as much as knowing where to buy the property. There are many parameters to keep in mind when selecting an apartment, one of the main factors is its location. Properties that are close to good infrastructure and civic amenities are in greater demand. Of recent, the trend is to buy homes close to shopping malls.
You can buy a property and end up discovering that the chosen area is a big mistake because of the lack of its profitability. Like most investments, you have to start it right. An obvious choice for your real estate investment would be an apartment in a highly-urbanized area, specifically properties that are near shopping malls.
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Here’s a look at why apartments near shopping malls is of greater value:
1. Easy access to products and items that are only available in shopping centers
If you ask many people, they would tell you how tedious it is looking for household/personal needs to buy and not finding them close by. It’s frustrating to go to your nearby store and then realize that they are all out of your favorite household brand. This is why it’s a big advantage to live in an apartment that is near a shopping center. You won’t have to worry about looking for a certain product or item because you know that the store has a lot of them in stock. Also, going from your apartment to the shopping center is just a few meters away, making the whole experience faster and more comfortable.
2. Access to schools, parks, and other amenities
Shopping malls are centres of activity with excellent infrastructure around their vicinity. Investing in an apartment near a shopping mall ensures that you get to enjoy the benefits of having access to good roads and connectivity to important places. Shopping malls are like magnets to youngsters and are located near hospitals, schools and colleges, etc. Besides, these places are very convenient for a person with a growing family.
3. A shopping center makes for a great landmark
Landmarks are important features to look out for when buying an apartment. One of the biggest issues with moving to a new place is having to describe your new place. However, if you’re living right next to a shopping mall or commercial district, you can easily tell your friends or family members to find the particular shopping center and call them out once they’ve arrived.
4. No problem with public transportation
Unlike some places where getting transportation is an extreme sport because of where it’s located, property near shopping malls does not have issues with that. Since it’s an area bustling with activities, you are sure of a good and active transport system.
It is very easy to pick up and sends off your visitors should they want to visit you in your apartment. The same can also be said for you when you need to commute either for work or travel.
5. Availability of many shops and restaurants near the shopping center
You are open to choices and varieties because of the availability of shops and restaurants.
A shopping center is bound to have a lot of small shops and restaurants that you and your family can enjoy. Besides, who doesn’t want to eat out in a fancy restaurant just a few meters away from your doorstep?
6. Your apartment is located right in the heart of the city or town
Mall developers make sure that their business is always located in an area where a lot of people pass by and/or meet during the day. So, if your apartment is located right next to a huge shopping center, then you can be sure that your apartment is located right in the heart of the city. You are in the vicinity of the most vital parts of the city such as the main road, schools, and business districts.
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