Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Resale value (view vs size) 9Dec 10, 2010 9:26 am I think to many house-buyers it will be how the space is used rather than what the physical size is. A smaller block means smaller rates and if the house and yard layout uses the space well it would fetch a higher price than a house on a poorly utilised larger block. Also, some buyers will value house size while others will value backyard size - but then someone wanting a big backyard won't be going for a 440 or 550 sq.m block - they would be looking at 800sq.m plus (I imagine!). In the end it is all about how the house makes you feel - and a view is going to help with that, for sure! On a personal note, if only one room can have a view I would prefer a shared space (living or deck) had the view rather than a bedroom - 90% of my time in a bedroom is spent sleeping. Re: Resale value (view vs size) 10Dec 10, 2010 9:38 am Quote: 90% of my time in a bedroom is spent sleeping and the other 10% isnt spent looking at the view Seriously, I agree with kb46 - more value in haveing a family room or dining room, or even balcony benifitting from the view rather than a bedroom. They make the room much easier to clean for one, reflect more light (if light colour tiles are used), and you dont end up with dust on the top edge of tiles (cause most… 3 9626 As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is… 3 27390 The last home I lived in didn't have a pool and when i went to sell it the agents were not happy, even telling me to put one in to sell the place. The agents weren't happy… 2 4268 |