Bathurst Blog

You don’t need sweeping gardens or stunning views to sell your home. Other good selling points attract buyers.

A family home with a well-conceived floor plan and a family room that opens onto a lovely garden with schools nearby will be popular regardless of the market conditions. In times like these where petrol keeps climbing in price, the village concept where one can walk anywhere is increasingly popular. The closeness of public transport, cafes and restaurants and a nearby shopping centre attracts many people.

With the graying of our population, easy access from the garage or lack of difficult stairs will matter as well. Then there’s the issue of privacy. With the increasing density of our urban areas there’s a growing demand for privacy—the feeling we have our own space. This can mean lots of shrubbery or physical separation. More importantly, space between houses in the area is a great lifestyle advantage.

 Car parking is always an issue, so a garage or off-street parking is becoming a real drawcard. With city expansion, as we are now seeing, suburbs grow and mature, become popular and property value increases. So does the population so a good balance of all factors is an advantage.

Property is one of the safest forms of investment, particularly when you do your research and invest wisely.

Raine & Horne Bathurst Real Estate can assist you in any real estate matter. If you have a question, feel free to call 02 6331 6555 or to stop by our offices at 197 Howick street, Bathurst for immediate attention.

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