If you are considering buying a new forever home, there comes a time when you have to make difficult decisions. One of the important decisions you have to make is to choose between unfurnished, semi, and fully furnished flats which may seem confusing and daunting. Worry not! We at Nipun Builders understand this buyer's dilemma and thus have come up with a list of important differences to help simplify these terms for you so that you can make better decisions.
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Raw or Unfurnished Flats
In a raw or unfurnished flat, the buyer gets a bare property without furniture, fittings, electrical fixtures, kitchen counter, etc. In some cases, the buyer can opt to buy the flat even without floor tiles and wall paint. It is best suited for those buyers who are willing to invest their time and effort to build their homes from scratch. These buyers generally have a clear idea of what they want from their future home and customizing it as per their needs is important to them. Unfurnished flats provide the owner with the highest level of customization and thus provide them near endless possibilities of what their home could offer.
Advantages of Unfurnished Flats:
Customization- Unfurnished flats come as a clean slate for their owner and thus offer them maximum customization. Owners have complete freedom to design it however they like. They are thus not limited to the design offered by the builder.
Cost Saving- Unfurnished flats are cheaper than semi and fully furnished flats, therefore it can help the buyers in saving costs. The buyers can also customize their flats and install furniture as per their budget. The buyer can reuse their old furniture which can further save money.
Ideal for the long run- Designing your own flat makes the place truly yours. This adds value if you plan to stay there for a long time.
Disadvantages of Unfurnished Flats
Time and effort consumed- Setting up an unfurnished flat consumes a lot of time and effort. They are unsuitable for buyers who want a quick and easy solution.
Complexity- Setting up a raw flat may require technical know-how and assistance from the buyer's part. Some renovations may also be required which may add complexity to the task.
Frustration- The complexity, effort, and time consumed may be very frustrating for the new homeowner.
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Semi-Furnished Flats
Semi-furnished flats have basic fittings and fixtures such as lights, fans, switches, kitchen countertops, cabinets, etc. already installed. It still lacks important furniture required for living in the flat. It is less expensive than fully furnished flats and is ideal for those who want to save cost but also prefer some convenience. These flats are suitable for those who do not mind putting a little effort into customizing their flats.
Advantages of Semi-Furnished Flats
Cost- It is less costly to buy upfront than fully furnished flats. The buyer can use their existing furniture to compensate for the furniture the flat lacks.
Customization- It provides better customization options than a fully furnished apartment since the buyer has the ability to choose some of his furniture.
Convenience- The buyer does not need to build their flat from scratch like in the case of unfurnished flats. Since many basic furniture and fittings come preinstalled in the flat, the buyer does not need to invest as much time and effort as an unfurnished flat.
Less Complex- Setting up a semi-furnished flat is less complex than setting up an unfurnished flat. The buyer does not need to perform as much renovation and thus does not require technical knowledge and assistance.
Faster to move into- Since the flat has basic fittings already in place, it is faster to move- into the flat.
Disadvantages of Semi-Furnished Flats
Less Flexible- The buyer is less flexible when setting up the semi-furnished flat since he has to work with the fittings and the furniture already installed. This therefore provides him with fewer customization options.
Unsuitable Fittings and Furniture- The furniture and fittings that come pre-installed with the flat might be unsuitable as per the design and functional needs of the buyer. Changing these fittings may be expensive and time-consuming thus making it unfeasible.
Mismatched Furniture- The pre-installed furniture may not match well with the buyer's own old furniture thus causing a mismatch.
Money and Time- Even though it comes with pre-installed basic fittings, the buyer still has to put time and effort into completing the setup of the flat.
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Fully Furnished Flats
A fully furnished flat comes with almost all the basic necessities required by a person to live in the flat. It comes with all the necessary fixtures and fittings such as a bed, sofa, cupboard, etc. It is ready to move in and hassle-free as compared to semi and unfurnished flats. It is suitable for those buyers, who do not want to invest more time and money in their flat and want a smooth and hassle-free move-in. Customization and personal touches are not important for these buyers.
Advantages of Fully Furnished Flats
Quick and Effortless- Fully furnished flats are generally ready to move in and therefore give the buyers a smooth, quick, and effortless move-in experience.
Cost Efficient- Due to the scale of the builder's work, they are able to get the furniture and fittings at wholesale prices. This cost savings eventually trickle down to the buyers, who are able to get the furniture and fittings at a better price than the market rate.
Convenient for the buyer- The buyer does not have to put any additional effort into setting up the flat, which is suitable for buyers who value convenience.
Cost Prediction- It is easier for the buyer to calculate the total cost of acquiring and setting up the flat as he does not need to make a significant investment in buying additional furniture.
Disadvantages of Fully Furnished Flats
Higher Upfront Cost- Fully furnished flats are more expensive to buy than unfurnished and semi-furnished flats.
Low Customization- Since the flat comes with all the basic amenities required to live, it offers minimal to no scope of customization. Therefore, it is unsuitable for buyers who are looking to design their dream home.
Which flat to choose?
If you are investing in a flat to live in for a long time and would like to design it as per your requirements then the unfurnished flat is best for you assuming you are willing to put in the time and effort required. If you want to customize the flat but do want to spend time and effort, then you should go for a semi-furnished flat. If you prefer convenience over customization or are looking to live only for a short while and are willing to pay the high upfront cost, then you should invest in a fully furnished flat.
We hope that we are able to solve your dilemma. If you have any other queries, you can ask them in our comment section. If you are looking to invest in a flat, we have many choices available for you! You can get 2, 2.5, and 3 BHK flats in the prime location of Ghaziabad at Nipun Saffron Valley. If you are interested feel free to contact us.
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