Private condominiums and apartments, where residents share the common compound and facilities, are the preferred choices for most expatriates. They come in various sizes, ranging from low-rise blocks to extensive high-rise
condo. The units range from studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units, penthouses.
Condo and apartment start from as small as 500 square feet to as large as 8,000 square feet.
Most condos come with good-quality finishes, luscious landscaping, basement car park and full recreational facilities such as clubhouse, children's playground, gymnasium, swimming pool, squash, tennis courts, and sometimes even a putting green. Most developments have 24-hour security surveillance, intercom systems and some
condos even have home automation systems.
Condo - Condominiums. Apartment with facilities. Duplex - Apartment divided into two living residences, having separate entrances. Hi-Rise - High rise Apartment. Usually with no facilities. Lo-Rise - Low rise Apartment. Usually with no facilities. Mansionette - Apartment with two levels, double storey. Penthouse - Penthouse. Biggest unit in a condo or apartment block. Usually on top floor
& two levels. TownHouse - Townhouse. Landed house that shares the same compound or facilities (if any). Walk-Up - Walkup Apartment. Low rise apartment without a lift, have to walk up using the stairs.