"Love it " Factor ??

**guest569** · 09-09-2010, 07:26 AM

I'm in the process of building an investment property on " the coast estate" Seaford Rise. I was just wondering if you could all help take some of the stress process ????

Only joking !!! was just wondering what gives a brand new house the " I want this one !!!!??" Feel ???
Going try and make this a poll with some options so here goes !!!

**Diane** · 09-09-2010, 08:48 AM

Are you intending to rent it out to Brits or Aussies? Furnished or unfurnished? As you can see from the results above, what attracts Brits is probably quite different to what attracts a typical Australian renter. From personal experience, Aussies are by far the better prospect as far as tenants are concerned! Look at how many Brits post up on here about breaking their leases - as a landlord every time you have to get new renters, you incur new costs!

Phone up a few agencies that offer property management services in the area, ask them what attacts tenants, instead of the biased cross section you get on an expat website - unless of course, that's who you are aiming at!

**guest569** · 09-09-2010, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Diane

Are you intending to rent it out to Brits or Aussies? Furnished or unfurnished? As you can see from the results above, what attracts Brits is probably quite different to what attracts a typical Australian renter. From personal experience, Aussies are by far the better prospect as far as tenants are concerned! Look at how many Brits post up on here about breaking their leases - as a landlord every time you have to get new renters, you incur new costs!

Phone up a few agencies that offer property management services in the area, ask them what attacts tenants, instead of the biased cross section you get on an expat website - unless of course, that's who you are aiming at!

The property will be sold immediately on completion( Pom or Ozzy). Looking for tips on what people are after in a home.All opinions considered as one of you lucky people on here might be the new owners !!!!!

In the proces of selections now so get your ideas in !!!!

**snivag** · 09-09-2010, 10:27 AM

Are you selling straight away. Or looking for opinions on rentals.

**katsmajic** · 09-09-2010, 10:46 AM

I ticked other as i reckon more than just the kitchen or flooring etc makes the wow factor of the house.
It has to be THE HOUSE in the right location - location and views wont sell a bad house...
Keeping it neutral (ish) and a blank canvas for the new owners to work with, no good tailoring it to your tastes - as they might be bloody awful

Kitchen needs decent workspace/cupboards - and a little bit of unbench lighting goes a long way.....
Personally i like light and airy - hence im going to have a huge kitchen/famlily area.
Good flooring through the house and an open hallway/entrance is a must to give the wow factor from the word go...and gives a flowing appearance through the house.

Think of the external colours too - cos theres some horrors out there.....

Good Luck

**guest569** · 09-09-2010, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by snivag

Are you selling straight away. Or looking for opinions on rentals.

Yes selling on completion (In about 8-10 months). So some lucky person will get a brand new house without the stress of the build !!!

**rich** · 09-09-2010, 12:26 PM

I reckon location (and to a far lesser extent views )are important. Everything else can be changed as and when the market demands. The first one is your constant.

**guest569** · 09-09-2010, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the feed back everyone, keep it coming !!
Location is the favourite at the moment but everyones idea of a good location is different, Some people want the city, some like the hills and countryside and some love the Sea. My Block has 2 out of 3 if your on your tippee toes

The city is pushing it abit !!;)