The increasing public demand for housing needs, so that many property business actors are competing to present housing that is not only beautiful but also comfortable. This also gave rise to various types of housing, such as flats, apartments, and housing.
Of the several types of housing, housing is quite a favorite in the community because it is considered to have more advantages compared to others. This popularity makes housing available in several types that you can choose according to your budget, needs, and tastes.
There are three types of housing that are quite familiar in Indonesia. The first is Perumnas or Perumahan Nasional built by the government. The second is a cluster house built by a private developer and the third is a townhouse which is also built by a private developer.
Actually there is no significant difference between cluster housing and townhouses. However, let’s peel from the roots.
Cluster is an integrated housing concept that allows for both residential and commercial development. The concept is that there are different sizes of houses in different areas. There are small, medium, to large. There are quite a lot of these clusters in big city centers, but you can find cluster houses more easily in buffer zones.
Townhouses are a housing concept similar to clusters but in limited numbers. Townhouses have a more exclusive feel and are located in the city center. Therefore, it is not surprising that the concept of this house is more ogled by expatriates or the upper middle class.
Broadly speaking, there are three main differences that you can easily see in cluster houses or townhouses. The differences include location, concept, number of houses, and facilities offered.
As previously explained, cluster houses are mostly built in buffer areas of big cities, but it is possible that you can also find cluster houses in big cities. The construction of clusters in buffer areas is intended to reduce house prices so that they are easily accessible to various classes. Meanwhile, townhouses are mostly built in strategic locations in the city center, so the price is very high due to high urban land prices as well.
In terms of concept, actually these two types of housing are quite similar, namely uniting several houses in the same area. The obvious difference is in terms of the concept of exclusivity. Clusters are more common although there are safeguards such as one-gate-systems. Meanwhile, townhouses are more private, exclusive, and not just anyone can enter the area.
Based on the number of houses, the cluster has a fairly large number. The type and area of the house also varies, can be adjusted to the budget of the community. The larger the land area, the more expensive the price offered. While townhouses, because they are exclusive, the number of houses built is not too many, about 10 to 15 houses in a complex.
The last difference you can see is in terms of the facilities provided. Clusters usually have few facilities. In the cluster complex there are security facilities and gardens that can be used together. Meanwhile, the facilities in townhouses can be more diverse, ranging from security, playgrounds, parks, places of worship, and even a swimming pool.
Cluster houses and townhouses have their advantages and disadvantages, as well as their own uniqueness. You can choose between a cluster house or a townhouse depending on your taste and budget.