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Loft vs Apartment   Loft is a word that is increasingly being heard by people in the real estate business from builders and property brokers. There is even a term loft apartment that is being used to confuse apartment buyers and also those who are looking for accommodation on rent. While most people feel... 

Flat vs Apartment   It is common for one to see or hear the word flat or apartment in daily life in newspapers, news channels, and in classifieds. The words are used interchangeably by common people and, in fact, even by the builders and construction agencies who build these housing units. A flat is a self-contained... 

Studio vs Apartment   Those who have lived their lives in independent houses or bungalows may not be aware of the terminology that is being used these days for dwelling units in high rise buildings for accommodation purposes. However, one term that has become very common is apartment. It refers to independent... 

Condo vs Apartment   Apartments and condominiums (called condos in short) are dwelling units that are very similar in structure and purpose. They are both used for residential purposes and called by either name depending upon the part of the world you live. However, it is not that the two properties are the... 

House vs Apartment Whether it is an apartment or a house, a dwelling unit of his own is everyone’s dream. Normally it is seen that people live in rented apartments before marriage and it is only after marriage that they think of a family and house. However, there are many cases where people continue to live... 

Unit vs Townhouse Unit and townhouse have a lot of differences between them. It is interesting to note that in North America a townhouse would mean a terraced building. In Australia it is used to mean a contemporary housing in the terraced style. On the other hand a unit need not be a terraced building. It... 

Unit vs Apartment Unit and Apartment are two kinds of a dwelling with some differences between them. A unit is an individual dwelling place at the ground level with your own courtyard or garden. An apartment on the other hand is two-storied or a higher residential building with your dwelling a part of the total... 

Townhouse vs Villa Townhouse and villa are two different types of abode. A townhouse is a terraced residential building whereas a villa consists of a large central building with all amenities surrounded by warehouses, stables and the like according to the Roman construction of a villa. One of the important differences... 

Townhouse vs Duplex Townhouse and duplex are different in terms of their construction. A duplex is a kind of house that is characterized by apartments with separate entrances for two families. A townhouse on the other hand is a building with accommodating several families. A townhouse is said to be a residential... 

Condo vs Coop Condo (Condominiums) and coops are both dwelling units and are different from an independent bungalow type property. It is often a difficult proposition when it comes to buying a home for young urbanites that have set aside surplus income for this purpose. When you buy a separate house, you are...