Buying a holiday home is not just about choosing the right location. It is also about choosing the right type of property. A beach house, apartment, cabin, acreage retreat, island home or riverfront shack can all offer a great lifestyle, but they come with very different costs, maintenance needs and resale appeal. The best choice depends on how you want to use the property, how often you will...
Buying a holiday home is often an emotional decision. You might fall in love with the beach, the view, the deck, the quiet street, the fishing spots, or the idea of having your own weekend escape. But before you buy, it is worth asking one important question: Will this holiday home be easy to resell later? Even if you plan to keep the property for many years, resale appeal still matters. Life...
Many Australians buying a holiday home eventually ask the same question: “Should I Airbnb the property, or rent it out long-term?” The answer depends on: location occupancy management costs owner usage seasonality property type In some locations, short-term rental income can significantly outperform long-term rent. In others, the higher management costs and seasonal...
A lot of buyers choose a holiday home with a long game:enjoy it now, retire into it later. That’s a brilliant plan — if you buy with the future in mind. 1) Single-level living (or easy adaptability) Even if you’re fit now, look for: minimal stairs wide hallways/doors easy bathroom access potential to add rails or a ramp later 2) Year-round comfort matters more than “holiday vibes” A...
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...
Two houses can look identical on paper — same price, same bedrooms, same land size — but feel completely different depending on the town. Here’s a simple way to choose a holiday location you’ll love using (and that will still make sense long-term). 1) Access: “Will we actually go?” Be honest about drive/fly time: If it’s more than you’ll tolerate on a Friday afternoon,...