There are clear benefits of living in a house in terms of privacy and safety and having more room but it may also involve more costs and effort. Usually, houses are more spacious than apartments. They may even come with a private yard or garden or extra space for hobbies. Another important aspect of having your own building is privacy and safety. For families it can be particular important to have a safe playground for their children. Moreover, neighbours life in some distance and therefore conflicts with them are less likely compared to living wall-to-wall in apartments. However, there are also downsides to staying in your own house. Not only are the costs usual higher but the residents are usually responsible for all repairs and maintenance. One must expect to spend more time working in the garden or repainting the walls of a house. Such responsibilities are usually shared among the residents when living in an apartment building.