Why Families Are Ditching Backyards For Balconies:

Apartment living for families is a relatively new phenomenon in Australia, despite being the norm in many big cities across the world. In Europe, Asia and even the USA, families think nothing of being packed like sardines into tiny apartments. Thankfully in Australia, we have the space and ability to create spacious apartments that have all the best features of a home, without the maintenance.

As real estate in our city centres became more expensive, and spacious older properties are demolished to make way for apartment blocks and townhouses, our idea of the perfect home is changing. Many families are deciding it is worth sacrificing a little space or a big backyard in order to be closer to good schools, local cafes, dining and entertainment precincts and their workplaces. Since the pandemic, the local neighbourhood is becoming more important, and people really value having all the amenities and conveniences we’re accustomed to within 20 minutes of our front doorsteps.