23 Jun A Deck Will Increase Your Property Value
The Western Cape has established itself not only as a top international tourism destination but as an economically viable investment case for tech firms, green energy companies as well as South African local emigrants and foreign families seeking to re-establish themselves in Cape Town.
Apart from the obvious lure of the Mother City, local emigrants are said to be in search of safety and security, lower pollution and a better quality of life, and South Africa has some unique factors that support the trend…
The key is to match your new outdoor entertaining area with the existing style of your Cape Town property. Try and work with what you’ve already got to minimise costs and what items you want to be included in this area.
Remember to work with the building in terms of scale, style/architecture of your home, and your budget. Timber decking is typically in the middle of the decking price range due to the availability of raw material. Composite decking materials are usually more expensive because composite decking won’t break down and rot over time like wood, it requires little upkeep. It doesn’t even need to be re-stained or repainted! You’ll most likely just need to hose it down or power wash it occasionally to keep it looking its best. Many people find that the environmental friendliness and lack of maintenance required with composite decking justify this higher upfront cost.
Decking brings warmth and comfort to any outdoor area, especially when it’s combined with a pergola.
As well as enhancing appearance, there are definite benefits to adding a deck to your home that will increase its appeal to prospective Cape Town home buyers.
Adding a deck to your home makes for a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. This helps buyers see the outdoor area as an extension of the house, increasing the feel of usable space for entertaining, relaxing, and dining.
Even better, decks are low maintenance, especially compared to a non-landscaped lawns that need frequent mowing. A weatherproofing stain will protect a timber deck for years to come, and you only need to clean a deck every 12 months to keep it in tip top condition.
If you’re adding a deck to increase home value, it needs to be presented as a comfortable and liveable area to connect with buyers.
Outdoor furniture, lighting and accessories will finish the space and turn your deck into a cosy and inviting ‘outdoor room’ that buyers can imagine themselves using.
Spending time outdoors with friends and family is a popular pastime in Cape Town, and people will almost certainly pay extra to do it.
