Why prefabricated homes are increasing in value across the country

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Why prefabricated homes are increasing in value across the country

Why prefabricated homes are increasing in value across the country

5 February 2020
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Real Estate, Blog


The traditional process of buying a home is changing by the day. As opposed to scheduling a showing, negotiating with sellers, and closing on a property, real estate agents are now connecting buyers with homes that are built almost entirely offsite. Prefabricated homes are built in a separate location and delivered to the buyer at a site of their choosing.

Prefabricated structures provide many different benefits that buyers yearn for. These homes are energy-efficient, cost-effective and highly customisable. And whether you're looking to design a new one from scratch or purchase a used home, prefabricated properties are an excellent investment for any potential buyer. Read on to find out why.

Can be customised to your specific liking

The traditional process of building a home is long and expensive. From dealing with numerous contractors to navigating endless laws, you may find yourself with limited options for making your house truly a home. One approach that buyers often use is negotiating a lower purchasing price and customising the property afterwards. But this could result in high renovation expenses that may not yield a favourable return in the long run.

Prefabricated properties are designed using efficient and sustainable techniques. Whether you prefer a simple property or a highly customised estate, you have endless options to choose from. You also get to work with only one point of contact (the builder/manufacturer), and a real estate agent can help you process any necessary paperwork.

If you're purchasing a used prefab home, you can also easily get information on the current state of the property. In other words, you can track all repairs and modifications made on the property before negotiating a sale price.

Flexible location choices

Another significant benefit of prefab homes is that you're not tied to one location. You can finally install your dream floor plan in a rural home or design antique open plan kitchens in the suburbs of Sydney.

The point is that you're no longer tied to a specific location when purchasing a prefab home. Because the manufacturing is done offsite, the home can be transported to many different locations on demand.

Energy efficiency

Prefab homes are among the most energy efficient in the market. Because they're designed using modern technology, they're less likely to leak air or develop plumbing issues. Many homes also come with modern appliances that consume less energy overall and increase the value of your investment.

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Buying a retirement villa for my grandma

My grandma has just moved to Australia. Unfortunately, even though she sold her home in South Africa before she moved here, she doesn't have enough money for her own home. We have been looking at all sorts of options for her to be able to live independently, and we settled on a retirement villa as the best option for her. When you start looking at different retirement villages you start to see the differences in the facilities at the different villages. This blog talks about the process of choosing a retirement villa and shows how we found the perfect place for my grandma.

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