What are the telltale signs that a house was built as a forever home rather than cheapie investment?

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  1. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    @scientist's lounge room ;)

    Everyone has one in their home (except for my mum who doesn't have a microwave oven) .
     
    Scott No Mates, 20th Apr, 2018
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    Quality of a kitchen sink tap. How solid vs how much flex it has :D
     
    Scandrew, 20th Apr, 2018
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    I like this - good point. Other "touch points" that homeowners tend to fix for refinement over value:
    • light switches
    • power points
    • door handles
    • door foam/bumpers (to make them quieter)
    • door hardware in kitchen cabinets / bathroom vanities
    • soft-close drawers
     
    chylld, 20th Apr, 2018
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    Th green roof insulation would be highly sort-after in Inner Hipsterville.
     
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    I've got a wine cellar and an art studio. The guy from Herron Todd White didn't appreciate it though when he was here. He called them a utility room and a washroom.
     
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    I did wonder about the faraday cage, but heck, why not. I'm not going to get a smart meter if I don't have to, and if I'm forced to I'll look into how to protect our bedroom which is too close for my comfort.

    Some will scoff at this, but I don't care. I don't want a smart meter near where I sleep, so I will price up a faraday cage. :D
     
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    I reckon a second living area and a deck/pergola area
     
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    I had to actually look up what it was when i first saw it on the list :)
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Doesn't everyone have one (or more in their ppor)?
     
    Scott No Mates, 1st May, 2018
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