When you buy a holiday home, you’re buying the dream and the reality. This checklist keeps you from missing the expensive stuff. A) Location & access Real travel time (Friday night, not Tuesday morning) Road conditions in heavy rain / peak season Parking (cars + boat/van) Walkability (beach, shops, cafés) Noise in peak season (traffic, pubs, events) B) Comfort &...
Waterfront homes are pure magic. Views, breezes, morning coffee, fishing at your doorstep… But they come with “waterfront rules”. If you know them, you’ll make a smarter buy. The big benefits (why people pay more) unbeatable lifestyle and emotional pull strong broad buyer demand in many locations views are a permanent value driver (you can’t renovate a view) The hidden costs to...
The easiest way to avoid buyer’s regret is to compare homes with a simple scorecard. When you’re emotional (views! decks! vibes!), this keeps you honest. Give each category a score out of 10: 1) Access & convenience ( /10 ) Travel time you’ll actually do often Road quality, parking, ease of arrival Can you arrive Friday night without it feeling painful? 2) Lifestyle fit ( /10 ) Does...