Once you settle into your new full brick home, selling it will be the furthest thing from your mind. After all, you can’t place a price on comfort, family heritage and sense of wellbeing.
But you won’t have to wait to resell to reap financial benefits from your investment in a full brick home:
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Lower heating and cooling bills The arrival of every energy bill will confirm the wisdom of your choice. Your bank account (and the environment) will thank you.
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No repainting If you choose a natural brick finish externally, you won’t have to shell out thousands of dollars repainting the outside of the house every 10 years (not to mention the disruption).
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Low maintenance The inevitable bumps, scrapes and cricket balls of everyday life won’t lead to damage or cracking. An annual wash down is all that is required to keep your face brickwork looking as good as new.
And when that sad day arrives and you place your full brick house on the market, you will be able take comfort in the knowledge that it will attract a price premium over a “comparable” brick veneer.
Don’t take our word for it. We asked Rowen Kelly, immediate past president of the Real Estate Institute of NSW for his assessment:
“There is no question that a full brick home is more marketable to home buyers than a brick veneer home of comparable quality in a similar location.
“Families appreciate the many benefits of a full brick home which is warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Reduced external and internal noise in a full brick home improves family life in busy suburbs.
“A full brick home is normally more valuable for resale, bringing a premium of at least ten to fifteen per cent.”
That’s why we contend that a full brick house is a unique investment that pays dividends throughout its long life.
