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A d v a n t a g e 8 : F u l l b r i c k h o u s e s a re a u n i q u e i n v e s t m e n t Once you settle into your new full brick
And when that sad day arrives and you
home, selling it will be the furthest thing
place your full brick house on the market,
from your mind. After all, you can’t place
you will be able take comfort in the
a price on comfort, family heritage and a
knowledge that it will attract a price
sense of wellbeing.
premium over a “comparable” brick
But you won’t have to wait to resell to reap
financial
benefits
from
your
investment in a full brick home:
arrival of every energy bill will confirm wisdom
of
your
choice.
Don’t take our word for it. We asked Rowen Kelly, immediate past president of
• Lower heating and cooling bills The
the
veneer.
the Real Estate Institute of NSW for his assessment:
Your
“There is no question that a full brick
bank account (and the environment) will
home is more marketable to home buyers
thank you.
than a brick veneer home of comparable
• No repainting If you choose a natural
quality in a similar location.
brick finish externally, you won’t have to
“Families appreciate the many benefits
shell out thousands of dollars repainting
of a full brick home which is warmer in
the outside of the house every 10 years
winter and cooler in summer. Reduced
(not to mention the disruption).
external and internal noise in a full brick
• Low maintenance The inevitable bumps, scrapes and cricket balls of
home
improves
family
life
in
busy
suburbs.
everyday life won’t lead to damage or
“A full brick home is normally more
cracking. An annual wash down is all that
valuable for resale, bringing a premium of
is required to keep your face brickwork
at least ten to fifteen per cent.”
looking as good as new.
That’s why we contend that a full brick house is a unique investment that pays dividends throughout its long life.
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