Power vs Water: Must-have features home buyers want in a home

In the current property market there are a few features that are an absolute must if you want your home to sell. According to a survey done by Pam Golding, adequate water and power supply is at the top of the list.

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FEATURES BUYERS ARE LOOKING FOR WHEN BUYING A NEW PROPERTY

Despite the economic crisis and the effects of load shedding, the property market is seemingly still on the up and up. But, if you are trying to sell your property and are struggling to do so, a new survey done by Pam Golding may help shed some light on the problem.

According to the survey, property buyers are favouring property with energy-saving features.

“Given the severity of load shedding, the most popular ‘green’ feature buyers are currently looking for is solar, with more than a third (35.4%) of all votes,” says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

“This was followed by boreholes and JoJo tanks, which is a pertinent reminder that water remains an issue in much of the country,” he added.

Alternative power and water storage is an absolute must. Especially considering it increases the resell value of a property.

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WHAT’S ON THE MARKET:

Currently on the hunt for a home with backup power and water features? Here’s a look at some of the properties fitted with water and power features on the market.

JOHANNESBURG

This five-bedroom Johannesburg property can be yours for R4.8 million. Situated in the Olive Crest Estate, the property offers 24-hour security, a hybrid solar, and a rain harvesting system. As per Sotheby’s International Realty, it is equipped with a 10,000-liter water tank with automatic irrigation.

The home has an open plan lounge, dining, and entertainment areas that open to the large deck, heated pool, fire pit, and manicured garden. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, gas hob, and extractor. There is also a separate scullery area and a guest bedroom downstairs. Upstairs there are four spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pajama lounge, a home office, and a walk-in linen cupboard. The property also has staff accommodation with a separate bathroom.

CAPE TOWN

This two-bedroom townhouse in Villa Flora in Newlands is on the market for R2.9 million. This cute lock-up-and-go property boasts state-of-the-art security features, is pet friendly, and according to Dogon Group, is the perfect family home.

The property has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a reception area, one garage, a gas hob in the kitchen, an energy-efficient geyser, and Mecer 3kva inverter.

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