How to make the most of your apartment building’s amenities and services

Apartments have a variety of amenities and services that save you time, money and energy, making life that little bit easier. 

Taking advantage of the benefits apartments offer to all its residents can make your day-to-day schedule more efficient and less demanding.

Here are three ways to make the most of your apartment building’s amenities and services.

1. Use the gym often

A gym that’s almost right at your doorstep has got to be one of the best amenities apartments provide.

Gym memberships can be expensive, so when there’s one that you can use at your leisure a few floors away – and comes with high-quality equipment – why not take advantage of it?

A gym in your building means there’s no excuse not to do a workout regularly, and your health and well-being will be better off for it.

2. Let the body corporate take care of the building upkeep

It’s tedious work to find and organise your own repairman for the leak in a fixture or crack in the wall you’ve found.

Getting quotes or asking for recommendations takes time out of your busy day, but with a body corporate in place, you’ve always got someone to go to for your questions, comments or complaints about the building.

Body corporates take the weight off your shoulders when you encounter a problem at home, making life less stressful.

So don’t worry about feeling awkward about bringing building issues up, because that’s what a body corporate is there for – to repair what needs to be fixed!

3. Get your nature fix without the maintenance

No more mowing the lawns every week! Gardening and backyard maintenance isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time, so take advantage of outdoor areas that are nearby where you can relax or exercise.

Rather than picking out weeds on the weekends, you can have a stroll through a botanical garden, have a picnic in the park, or read your favourite book out on your balcony or in the rooftop garden.

No garden means you can seize the opportunity to keep your weekends free and appreciate the outdoors without putting in any effort to maintain it.

Apartments are much less work than any other type of housing because there are a variety of amenities and services you can utilise that are designed to help alleviate the workload in your life.

Things like visiting the indoor gym often, keeping up with the body corporate, and leaving your weekends free to head outdoors are just some ways you can make the most of the services, amenities and facilities your apartment provides.

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

Learn more

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