Buying an apartment comes with many challenges and one of them is deciding which one is the best for you. There are so many things that go into consideration including but not limited to budget, neighborhood, living space, and amenities. For some people, there is another important factor to think of and that is whether to buy a furnished apartment or a non-furnished one. If you are stuck in that debate too, this article is for you. In this post, we take a look at the pros and cons of buying or renting furnished apartments, so that you can easily make your decision.
What is A Furnished Apartment?
Based on the furnishing options, there are different types of apartments you can get, ranging from semi-furnished and fully-furnished. In semi-furnished apartments, you get some basic stuff like a sofa set, some curtains, a dining table, and closets. Whereas, in a fully-furnished one, all rooms are equipped with complete furniture like beds, chairs, and tables, as well as lighting, wall decor, and kitchen appliances.
Pros and Cons of A Furnished Apartment
Let’s have a look at some of the advantages and drawbacks of buying or renting a furnished living space:
Pros
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Reduced Moving Expenses
Moving to a new place is often draining, both mentally and financially. There is so much to pack and take to your next home. You cannot do everything on your own and hiring movers and trucks cost a lot of money.
With furnished homes, that’s not an issue because there is no need to pack or buy new furniture or appliances. With everything already fixed in your next apartment, no need to rent a truck for your belonging. You can just fit everything in your car and get settled in your new place.
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Greater Freedom of Movement
Nobody benefits from a furnished apartment more than someone who has to relocate from time to time. If your work requires you to move a lot to different places, like in hospitality or government jobs, renting fully-furnished spaces is ideal. You can just move from one place to another without worrying about packing your furniture, and heavy electronic appliances. You can just pack your bags and everything will be all set for you when you get there.
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More Time Saved
A lot of people keep putting off moving to a new apartment because they are too busy to pack and unpack everything from scratch. People with busy jobs don’t have enough time to decorate and set up their place when they move somewhere.
That’s where fully-furnished apartments come in. They save a lot of time by providing residents with all the necessary stuff they need in their homes. From kitchen appliances and furniture to bedding, and décor, furnished homes have it all and save a substantial amount of time.
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Low Levels of Stress
Moving to a new place is hardly a joyful experience. There is so much to do and deal with, which can cause stress and anxiety in people. Leaving your furnished home and settling into a new place can be difficult unless you are buying a furnished apartment.
That stress is greatly reduced if you know that the next place you are moving to feels a lot like a home rather than an empty space. Moreover, the level of stress is also lower because you don’t have to go through the process of packing or unpacking.
Cons
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Higher Prices of Apartments
Fully-furnished apartments cost a lot more than empty apartments that you have to furnish yourself. The reason is that everything is already there and you don’t need to buy anything like new furniture, closets, appliances, etc.
The rentals or deposits you have to pay for the furnished places are always more than those without any furnishing. It can be a disadvantage for those who have to relocate a lot but have a low budget.
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Fewer Options
There are comparatively fewer options when it comes to furnished apartments. Especially in countries like Pakistan where apartment living is not that mainstream yet. People who are looking for furnished spaces have to choose from a limited inventory. That is one of the many downsides of wanting a furnished home or apartment in Pakistan. With short inventory comes location restrictions as well, because you might not get the apartment you want in the area you want.
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More Responsibility
When you rent a furnished apartment, you have to be very vigilant about everything that’s in it. From beds, chairs, and tables to kitchen appliances and wall décor, you have to make sure you are not damaging anything. Because none of those things are yours and have to return them to the landlord when you leave unless you are buying the apartment. Who wants to live in the constant worry of breaking or damaging furnishing in your own home and then paying for it to someone else?
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Lack of Personalization
Your home is one place nobody can tell you what to do and what not to do. You have the full autonomy to furnish and decorate your house the way you want according to your taste. Unfortunately, if you buy a furnished place, that’s not possible because everything is already there. There is no room for any personalization, you have to just live with whatever is there unless of course, you want to spend extra money to change everything.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know the pros and cons of getting a furnished apartment, you can make an informed decision. Whichever one you choose; you can get it at Aurum One. Once built, Aurum One is going to be the tallest building in Islamabad. It will be a hub of premium apartments in the secure and friendly neighborhood of DHA Phase 2.
