After 10 years, which is more valuable, staircase room or elevator room? Under the new policy, the answer is already obvious

In the real estate market, the value comparison between staircase and elevator house has always attracted much attention. For home buyers looking for a sound investment and investors who are keen to flip houses, it is crucial to understand which type of property has the potential to retain value. In fact, buyers who just need to buy a house also need to consider the protection of the house. As a result, many people are stuck in a tangle when deciding whether to buy a staircase or an elevator room. So, ten years later, who will be better and more able to keep its value? In order to explore this issue in depth, we will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of elevator room and staircase room in detail from five dimensions.

1. Travel

From the point of view of travel convenience, the elevator room undoubtedly occupies an obvious advantage. The existence of elevators has completely changed the travel experience of traditional staircase rooms, making the travel of high-rise residents indistinguishable from those on the first floor. In contrast, stairwells can be a bit more difficult to get around, especially for those who live on higher floors, such as the 6th and 7th floors, and every time you go up and down the stairs can be a challenge. Especially when there are elderly people and children in the house, living on more than three floors can be quite inconvenient.

Of course, the elevator room is not perfect when it comes to travel. Waiting for an elevator can be a minor challenge during peak hours, and there are occasional elevator breakdowns that require residents to walk up the stairs. However, such situations are rare and do not have much impact on daily travel.

2. The gap in the shared area

For many home buyers, the shared area is undoubtedly a headache. Imagine buying a home labeled as 100 square meters in anticipation, only to find out that the actual living area is only 70 square meters. The existence of the shared area makes buyers unknowingly pay extra for unnecessary space.

When buying a home, every home buyer wants the shared area to be as small as possible. After all, the smaller the pooled area, the larger the area you can actually use, and the more money you're spending.

So, what is the difference between the shared area of the elevator room and the staircase? In general, the size of the shared area is closely related to two key factors: the floor height and the elevator configuration. Generally speaking, the higher the floor, the larger the pooled area, and the larger the pooled area of a home equipped with an elevator. In contrast, stairwells tend to have a smaller shared area due to the lack of elevators and relatively low floors. From this point of view, the staircase does occupy a certain advantage in terms of shared area.

Although there is no unified and clear standard for the shared area, there are still certain reference data in the market. Generally speaking, multi-storey houses with less than 7 storeys usually have a shared area of between 7% and 12%, 7-12 storeys have a relatively higher shared area of about 10% to 16%, and 12-33 storeys have a common area of 14%-24%. However, these figures can only be used as a guideline, and the actual shared area can sometimes far exceed these values, so buyers still need to be cautious when purchasing.

3. The elevator room is ahead of the traditional staircase

When looking at the layout of the house, it is not difficult to find that the traditional staircase house is mostly derived from the old neighborhood, while the elevator room that has emerged in recent years represents a new trend in modern residential design. The elevator room is not only more scientific in space planning, but also greatly surpasses the traditional staircase in terms of practicality and quality of life.

Many of the old residential designs, such as the layout of the toilet facing the kitchen, have gradually become irrational. Not only is this a hygienic concern, but the restroom is prone to bacterial growth, which can contaminate food and utensils if the door is closed carelessly. The shortcomings of the so-called "pistol" house type are also obvious: the public space is narrow, the space utilization rate is low, the aisle is long and wasteful, and the bedroom is too large, which is incompatible with the living needs and habits of modern people.

In contrast, the design of modern elevator rooms is more user-friendly and practical. Most of the elevator rooms are square and transparent from north to south, which not only ensures good ventilation and lighting, but also allows residents to enjoy comfort and convenience. In the key area of house design, the elevator room undoubtedly occupies a significant advantage and has become the new favorite of the modern residential market.

4. Supporting facilities: the staircase room is better

When it comes to supporting facilities, the staircase room undoubtedly occupies a unique advantage. These old neighborhoods, usually located in the city center, are not only strategically located, but also mature and complete with surrounding facilities over the years. Whether it is transportation, shopping, medical care, or education, all of them reflect its unique convenience.

In contrast, most of the elevator rooms are newly built in recent years, and most of them are located in the periphery of the city or suburbs. The amenities of these new residential areas are often still under construction, and even if they are built, they may not be ready for immediate use for various reasons. Therefore, in terms of the perfection of supporting facilities, the elevator room is often difficult to compare with the staircase. To sum up, from the perspective of supporting facilities, the staircase room undoubtedly occupies an absolute dominant position.

The staircase room and the elevator room have their own merits

After many considerations, the staircase room is favored because of its small shared area and the surrounding supporting facilities, while the elevator room is sought after because of its convenient travel mode and reasonable house design. It can be said that the staircase room and the elevator room have their own unique charm, and it is difficult to simply judge who is superior, and it is even more difficult to predict who has greater appreciation potential in the future.

For families with elderly or children, elevator rooms undoubtedly provide a more convenient way to travel, so they may be more popular. And for young people who see stairs climbing as a way to exercise, stairwells are equally attractive. Therefore, different types of people have different attitudes and choices towards staircase rooms and elevator rooms.

When the new regulations are implemented, the staircase will become a new favorite for value preservation

Once upon a time, the competition between the staircase room and the elevator room in terms of value preservation was inseparable. However, the introduction of a new regulation has upset this balance and injected new vitality into the preservation of the value of staircases. This new regulation is derived from the Code for Residential Projects, and the core content is as follows:

Elevators should be installed in all new residential buildings with four storeys or more, or where the entrance floor of the occupants is more than 9 metres above the outdoor design floor, and elevator stops should be ensured on each floor with doors and common corridors.

This policy complements the current renovation policy and gives a new lease of life to the stairwells of the old community. In the past, when the staircase room competed with the elevator room, the biggest shortcoming was the inconvenience of travel. Nowadays, the old houses with elevators have turned this disadvantage into an advantage, so that the ability of the staircase to retain its value has been greatly increased.

At the same time, the old reform policy is undoubtedly a popular project for the benefit of the people. With the strong support of the state, the old community has been renewed, and the quality of life of residents has been greatly improved.

If you compare the elevator room with the staircase, it is not difficult to find that the advantages of the staircase have been highlighted. In addition to the advantages of the elevator room, the advantages of other aspects are not obvious. Moreover, the type of home is often not the primary factor in the consideration of home buyers.

To sum up, with the advancement of the old reform policy and the installation of elevators in buildings with more than four floors, the old staircase will usher in a huge appreciation space, and the ability to maintain value will become more and more powerful. On the contrary, with the passage of time, the high-rise elevator room will face problems such as the aging of elevators and fire-fighting facilities and the difficulty of demolition, and its value preservation space will gradually shrink. Therefore, under the new regulations, in the next 10 years, the staircase room with the successful installation of elevators will become a choice with more potential for value preservation than the elevator room.