How important is visual appeal in a house
Discussion
Afternoon all,
I would be interested to leverage off the collective knowledge of this subforum. Brief background is that at age 45 I'm finally able to start thinking of purchasing a property. I'm looking at 3-bed semi or detached, the discussion point is how important is visual appeal?
I'm instantly drawn to properties like the below, but often this means that the surrounding houses are less attractive, not to mention maintenance issues and higher energy bills.
I would be interested to leverage off the collective knowledge of this subforum. Brief background is that at age 45 I'm finally able to start thinking of purchasing a property. I'm looking at 3-bed semi or detached, the discussion point is how important is visual appeal?
I'm instantly drawn to properties like the below, but often this means that the surrounding houses are less attractive, not to mention maintenance issues and higher energy bills.
It's entirely personal taste really - I live in a rambling draughty 200yo stone cottage in a forest that some would describe as quaint, to my friends who live in a glossy newbuild it's probably a ramshackle dump!
Upkeep and heating are worth thinking about but older houses often (but not always) have better locations, bigger plots and better proportioned rooms.
Upkeep and heating are worth thinking about but older houses often (but not always) have better locations, bigger plots and better proportioned rooms.
Visual appeal is generally personal taste, however re-sale ability might not be!
If I had my way and was single, I'd choose industrial, concrete, brutalist, office block with exposed ducts!
However, if I were planning to sell up and move shortly thereafter, I choose the nearest thing to a new build Barrett house.
Therefore, stopping for what you think is a while, buy what you want, planning on moving on and up, make sure others will want to buy yours.
If I had my way and was single, I'd choose industrial, concrete, brutalist, office block with exposed ducts!
However, if I were planning to sell up and move shortly thereafter, I choose the nearest thing to a new build Barrett house.
Therefore, stopping for what you think is a while, buy what you want, planning on moving on and up, make sure others will want to buy yours.
I am on my 10th house, and what I have learned is that you have no idea at all until you walk through the door. Then, thinking about resales, if you really like it, it's almost certain that others will too.
I have lined up dozens of viewings in the past with the feeling that "this is going to be perfect" but once I got there, it just wasn't. Even with great photos and street view etc, you really have to go and stand in the hallways.
On my last search, I had two non-negotiables; must be detached and must have a double garage.
I am typing this from my 150 year old semi-detached with no garage.
I have lined up dozens of viewings in the past with the feeling that "this is going to be perfect" but once I got there, it just wasn't. Even with great photos and street view etc, you really have to go and stand in the hallways.
On my last search, I had two non-negotiables; must be detached and must have a double garage.
I am typing this from my 150 year old semi-detached with no garage.
Theclarinettist said:
the discussion point is how important is visual appeal?
Ultimately that’s up to you. For some people it’s a big factor but inevitably other priorities come into play (location, size, condition etc) and for any given budget you usually have to choose some things as being more important than others. For sure though, there is a real pleasure in living somewhere that you love so deciding your priorities and finding a place that meets them is well worth worth the work.
For me kerb appeal is important.
However, you will spend more time indoors looking out than outdoors looking in.
I always preferred old property. Our previous house was 1886 built. Now we are retired, we are in a 40 year old house on an estate.
One thing with an old property is that there is always something that will n ed repairing..
However, you will spend more time indoors looking out than outdoors looking in.
I always preferred old property. Our previous house was 1886 built. Now we are retired, we are in a 40 year old house on an estate.
One thing with an old property is that there is always something that will n ed repairing..
Slow.Patrol said:
For me kerb appeal is important.
However, you will spend more time indoors looking out than outdoors looking in.
I always preferred old property. Our previous house was 1886 built. Now we are retired, we are in a 40 year old house on an estate.
One thing with an old property is that there is always something that will n ed repairing..
The interior features are often nicer, high ceilings and large windows letting in natural light mean that they feel more spacious than new builds, where the only design criteria is the EPC ratings.However, you will spend more time indoors looking out than outdoors looking in.
I always preferred old property. Our previous house was 1886 built. Now we are retired, we are in a 40 year old house on an estate.
One thing with an old property is that there is always something that will n ed repairing..
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