Applying the five senses: buying a property is about more than good taste
Learning how to use all your senses when buying property will help in making better informed investment decisions and set you ahead of the pack.
Feeling moisture in walls or around and under cupboards and other unseen areas could prompt some closer inspection. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
When searching for the perfect investment property, most people focus on the numbers—rental yield, capital growth, depreciation and maintenance costs.
But beyond the spreadsheets and statistics lies a set of tools every investor already possesses- the five human senses.
Sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste can tell you a lot about a property and its long-term potential, often revealing issues or opportunities a report can’t fully capture.…
