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There are differences between residential and commercial properties in the use. They also differ in prices and handling. Depending on your need, you should buy or sell these properties.

Residential and commercial properties are the two divisions of real estate. They are mainly divided based on the use of the property. Residential properties are used for residing. In such properties flats, apartments, homes are built only for residential purpose. On the other hand in commercial properties the use is mainly for commerce or business. In such properties different business related houses can be built. Malls, business centers, offices are built in such places. Shops, offices, workshops etc are available in such places.

In case of dealing in real estate residential and commercial properties, you can take help of commercial property service providers and residential property service providers. They can help in buying and selling of the property you have or want to buy. These service providers, agents or brokers can help you when you want to deal in real estate. They can help you by performing certain operations on your behalf. They will complete the needed paper works. They can also advice and provide guidance to you regarding buying and selling. They can help you in closing deals and thereby making a good profit.

The value of these two properties varies considerably. Generally commercial properties get more price than the residential properties. It is because commercial properties are located in the main center of any place where the vale of the land is higher than other places. Residential areas are generally located around the commercial properties. So you may get residential properties at a cheaper price.

Both these properties can also be taken in rent or lease. The rent or lease terms, amount, length all varies according to the place. In some posh areas the value of residential and commercial properties will be more than other areas.

Both residential and commercial properties need some formalities to be done while purchasing, leasing or renting. Both the seller and buyer should perform certain operations. Paper works are also needed for such deals. In case of renting or leasing such properties also paper works are necessary.
The differences between the residential and commercial properties are many and great.

Capital
For commercial properties you need more capital as they are costlier. The cost is almost twice in many cases. Again the mortgage offered for the residential properties is more. It goes up to 90 percent in some cases. But in commercial properties the mortgage loan percentage is lower than that. The repayment period for residential properties is longer or more but for commercial properties the repayment period is lesser than the residential properties.

Location
Location is very important for commercial properties. While selecting a commercial property you have to be very much selective.

Lease length
The lease length for residential properties is more than the lease length for commercial properties.

Tenants
It is easier to find tenants for residential properties than commercial properties.

Maintenance and Property improvement
Maintenance of commercial properties is higher than the residential properties.