Mass Transit Radius
Anticipate how you’ll get around not just today or tomorrow but in the future. Is your development within a 15-minute reach of BTS or MRT stations? What about the expressway? Make sure your developer has taken into account newly-planned and future roads, as well as upcoming BTS, BRT and MRT lines on the horizon.
Our tip: Developments on upcoming lines can offer great value.
Health Radius
Start with the basics: is your home within 15 minutes of a hospital’s emergency room? But you need to think of health beyond just hospitals, too. Are there public parks, sports facilities or even vet clinics for your beloved pet?
Our tip: Health needs change over time. Make sure you’ve picked a future-proof locale that covers the full spectrum of your possible health needs.
Education Radius
Within a 5-km radius of your development, look for educational institutions ranging from schools to universities as well as extra-curricular classes for music, visual arts or dance. It’s not just about whether you have kids to send to school, it’s about whether the neighborhood can support the kind of smart community you want to live in.
Our tip: Schools have a deep impact on property values—don’t overlook them.
Culture Radius
Culture is about more than just museums or temples. Culture is a way of life. Is your neighborhood teeming with barista-run cafes? Does it have a decades-old family restaurant preserving the local foodie heritage? Are there galleries, or even forward-thinking community malls, organizing farmers markets or music festivals? Choose a place you’d like to grow to be a part of for many years to come.
Our tip: Look for thriving galleries, cafes, and musically-inclined venues. It's a good sign you're in a cultural area.
Community Radius
From vintage flea markets to biking societies and impromptu morning tai-chi gatherings, a good neighborhood fosters a sense of community and encourages its members to get together. Make sure that within 15 minutes of your home there is something for every age group.
Our tip: Community is what makes you feel like you belong. An area focused on a single age group or demographic isn’t really a strong community in our book.
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