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What Is A Townhouse?

Other than its luxury, what is a townhouse? Although townhouses have been one of the oldest types of housing not only in the Philippines, but across the world, there is still little to be known of its origins as well as the types of townhouses from other countries. So what is a townhouse?


Townhouses are some of the most popular types of housing in the Philippines today. Although the rise of condominiums, as well as condominium complexes, have greatly reduced the popularly of townhouses, there are still those that can provide a life that are usually built for the wealthy. Unlike the townhouses in the past which is found in urban areas, townhouses available today are found in huge, luxurious complexes.

Other than its luxury, what is a townhouse? Although townhouses have been one of the oldest types of housing not only in the Philippines, but across the world, there is still little to be known of its origins as well as the types of townhouses from other countries. So what is a townhouse?

Brief history of townhouses
Townhouses has been one of the oldest types of housing in the world. It was first used in the United Kingdom as well as in Ireland in which it was used mostly by aristocrats. Such figures of society owned one or more country houses in which they lived for much of the year. According to philippine real estate experts, during the social season (when major balls and drawing rooms took place), and when parliament was in session, peers and the servants moved to live in their townhouse in the capital.

Townhouses in the US and Australia
Eventually, townhouses was used in other countries, particularly in North America and in Australia. These types of townhouses became popular because of their luxury as well as its location. Townhouses in the US and Australia are usually found in small footprints in a city. According to philippine real estate experts, the small footprint of the townhouse allows it to be within walking or mass transit distance of business and industrial areas of the city, yet luxurious enough for wealthy residents of the city.

Townhouses in Asian Countries
Most townhouses available in Asian countries today are found in very large complexes, usually with high security as well as resort facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, parks and playground equipment. Philippines is one of the many countries which are known for their townhouses. However, most townhouses in the Philippines are found in urban areas, usually those near business districts as well as commercial areas. According to philippine real estate experts, this is much similar with those townhouses found in the US, but less luxurious. Today, however, townhouse complexes have also become very popular in the Philippines, in spite of condominium's popularity in the market.

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