Room and parlour self-contained accommodation, as it is mostly referred to, is a type of residential accommodation with a living room and a bedroom, including a kitchen and toilets. It is affordable to tenants and highly demanded by singles and newlyweds.
The living room also known as a parlour is part of the house where occupants relax and welcome visitors. At the same time, the bedroom serves as a resting or sleeping area, usually containing a bed, matrasses, and pillows. All other components like wardrobe, mirror etc. depend on the level of furnishing and comfort desired by the tenant. A room self-contained is particularly private and convenient for users and very comforting for a small family of between two to three.
The design of room and parlour self-contained is designed in an efficient way to accommodate all household items within its limited space. A modern room and parlour self-contained will have two toilets, one as guest toilets and the other ensuite in the bedroom for the use of the tenant. Then the kitchen is built between the parlor and the room for easy access to take meals from the pots or drink from the fridge when there’s a visitor around. The kitchen is referred to as a kitchenette since it is not as big as the normal kitchen size for bigger apartments like 3-bedroom flats, bungalows or duplexes. The rent paid for this type of apartment is usually less than half the normal amount paid for 3-bedroom flats, it is usually affordable.
What are the benefits of room and parlour self-contain
It is cheaper to rent
There is more privacy than the bigger apartments
It does not require much furniture to beautify
No matter the arrangement, it always looks modest
It is very convenient to navigate around.
It is easier to keep clean and decorate with a low budget.
The apartment is easy to maintain and manage
Due to the smaller space in the apartment, utility bills are reduced.
The disadvantages of living in a room and parlour self-contain
This type of apartment exists mostly in a densely populated neighborhood which comes with lots of noise and security problems.
This type of property does not require luxury furniture or finishing, it’s for humble beginners.
The apartment may not be able to take the whole property of a relocating tenant.
Who should rent a room and parlour self-contained apartment
The following group of people can opt for one-bedroom flats:
Undergraduate and postgraduate students
Newly wedded couples
Young professionals or start-ups
Small families
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