House or apartment? Since I was a child, I've always been living in the same house. Growing up, playing with my friends that, instead, lived in an apartment, I've always noticed that living in an apartment has a lot of disadvantages. First of all, you have to keep quiet during some specific moment of the day, especially if you live in the first floor or higher. I remember that my friends couldn't run or play with the ball at home because of the noise, while I was free to do whatever I wanted. Secondly, you have to ask to the inquilines of the building for every change you want to apply to the property. Nothing is really your property, while a house is completely under your free will. If you live in a flat, you don't have your own garden. I would really like to have a proper garden when I will have my own house. For all of these reasons, I'm sure I will always prefer to live in a house rather than in an apartment. However, I know that sometimes, living in an apartment has its advantages. For example, my parents are now leaving the house where I've used to live my entire life, for moving in an apartment. An apartment is smaller, easier to clean and more comfortable for elderly that are not comfortable to do the stairs. That's why I'm happy that my parents are moving, now: I do believe that every house or apartment has its advantages and disadvantages, but all depends on the household.