Apartment amenities that add value to your life
Amenities can make all the difference when it comes to choosing where to live.
Access to facilities like gyms, outdoor recreational areas and car parking spaces will make life much more enjoyable. While everyone’s wish list is different, the desire for convenience and comfortability are the same, so here are some of the top amenities you should look for when apartment hunting to help add value to your life.
1. Gym
If exercising is on your list of things to do more often, then what could be more motivating than having a gym right inside your building?! Life can get busy, so gym memberships might feel like a waste if you don’t go regularly. Plus, it can be hard to muster up the energy to leave home and travel to the gym early in the morning or after a hard day’s work.
But if you have access to a gym that’s just a short walk away, is open 24/7 and is equipped with a range of high-quality equipment such as treadmills, bikes and weights, there’s no reason not to go and get your heart pumping!
2. Rooftop garden
Who doesn’t love an outdoor oasis? A rooftop garden is the perfect place to relax without having to venture out too far from the comfort of your home. Rooftop gardens are very versatile – they can be used as a work from home space, a place to get some fresh air and unwind, or as a hosting area for friends and family. There’s no need to visit the tallest building in your city for a 360-degree view of the skyline, you can soak it all in just a few floors up from your home!
3. Carparks
NZ has a decent public transport system, but us Kiwis just can’t let go of the convenience of cars. And when you have a car, you need a carpark. While many homes have garages or driveways, a lot of properties still only have street parking. But by having access to a carpark that comes with an apartment, you get a dedicated spot for your vehicle, ensuring its safety and security.
Plus, you get the added convenience of having your own parking space in the building – no more looking around outside for an empty space next time you go home. With so many cars on the road and a high demand for parking spots, having your own carpark is an amenity you shouldn’t pass by on.
4. Availability of the body corporate managers and developers
Something broken in your apartment that needs fixing? Or have a technical question for the developers? Find out how easily you can contact people such as the body corporate manager and the property developer’s customer care team. Do they only have an email address, or is there a customer care app or portal where you can ask your question?
Your need for help could happen at any time, so it’s important that you have access to an easy and streamlined way to receive assistance from the people who are designed to be there to help you. While this may not technically be considered an amenity, it’s still such an important service that should be provided and should be on your apartment wish list.
While factors like location, price and safety are some of the most important things to consider, it’s the amenities available that will also elevate your lifestyle. Look out for facilities like gyms, gardens and carparks, and customer care services to help make life more fun and convenient.
Thinking about buying an apartment?
The Residences at Central Park
20 Park Avenue, Ellerslie
Located in the new commercial precinct of Central Park, The Residences is a boutique collection of studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and dual key apartments that offers amenities such as a rooftop garden and onsite gym.
For more information, click here: LQ Ellerslie – The Residences | Now Selling | Safari Group
Augustus Park
2B Augustus Terrace, Parnell
Located in the desirable inner-city suburb that includes the Double Grammar Zone, Augustus Park offers studio, one bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with incredible views out to the Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf.
For more information, click here: Living At Augustus Park – Augustus Park by Safari Group
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Want to learn more about the amazing new build investments that are under construction with Safari Group? Take a look at our Ellerslie, and Parnell opportunities, and then give us a call on 0800 790 790, or email us on sales@safarigroup.co.nz