It’s the question we get every day: “What’s my lifestyle block worth?”
You’ve probably typed your address into an online calculator and seen a “simple” number. “Honestly,” for a lifestyle property, that number is almost always wrong.
A computer can’t see the “hard work” you’ve put in. It can’t value your “human” connection to the land.
As your local Kumeū team, we know what “energetic” lifestyle buyers are really looking for.
1. Quality shedding: This is huge. A good, dry, secure shed (or “barn”) is a massive drawcard. It’s not just a shed; it’s a workshop, a “man-cave,” or storage for a boat.
2. Fencing and water: Good, solid fencing and a reliable water supply (town or bore) are more valuable than a “stylish” new kitchen. It’s the “simple” infrastructure that “takes the hard work out of” rural living.
3. The “second dwelling”: A “human” sleep-out or a minor dwelling for family or income is a massive plus.
4. Privacy and views: A computer can’t put a price on an “approachable” view or a home that isn’t overlooked by neighbours.
An e-valuation is not an appraisal. An online estimate is data. An appraisal from a local expert is an “honest” strategy.
If you want to know what your Kumeū lifestyle property is really worth, give us a bell. We’ll come out, walk the land with you, and give you an “honest” appraisal based on real experience.
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