B Brad81 5th Jun, 2015 #1 Is there any valid arguments against investing in older high set homes if the numbers work out?
S Simon L 5th Jun, 2015 #2 Hi Brad, Biggest advantage would be potential to renovate bottom as a separate living area and increase value/rent. Other than that, less affected by flood? capture views? Highsets also can require more maintenance in the long term
Hi Brad, Biggest advantage would be potential to renovate bottom as a separate living area and increase value/rent. Other than that, less affected by flood? capture views? Highsets also can require more maintenance in the long term
S strongy1986 5th Jun, 2015 #3 Simon L said: Hi Brad, Biggest advantage would be potential to renovate bottom as a separate living area and increase value/rent. Other than that, less affected by flood? capture views? Highsets also can require more maintenance in the long term Click to expand... More maintenance than what? A lowest home of the same era? Don't think so At least with a highest the services are really easy to work on
Simon L said: Hi Brad, Biggest advantage would be potential to renovate bottom as a separate living area and increase value/rent. Other than that, less affected by flood? capture views? Highsets also can require more maintenance in the long term Click to expand... More maintenance than what? A lowest home of the same era? Don't think so At least with a highest the services are really easy to work on
S Simon L 5th Jun, 2015 #4 strongy1986 said: More maintenance than what? A lowest home of the same era? Don't think so At least with a highest the services are really easy to work on Click to expand... For example, In my experience the steel footings are prone to rusting out at the joints connected to the ground. Also, any external stairs and railings are prone to wood rot, decay and general wear and tear
strongy1986 said: More maintenance than what? A lowest home of the same era? Don't think so At least with a highest the services are really easy to work on Click to expand... For example, In my experience the steel footings are prone to rusting out at the joints connected to the ground. Also, any external stairs and railings are prone to wood rot, decay and general wear and tear