What Are Luxury Home Buyers Really Looking For
In the past, a luxury house indicated your status, perhaps that you had ‘made it’. In many cases simply purchasing a house in the right area could send this message. Of course, you need to trust your instincts and those of your agent to get the perfect home.
However, the simple fact is that today this is not enough. Thanks to the internet and social media there is an increasing number of millionaires. People who want luxury homes no longer just want the right neighborhood. They want complete luxury in a unique property that stands out for all the right reasons.
That’s difficult unless you look at custom-built homes. What better way to get a unique home that fits your needs and expectations perfectly, and offers the ultimate in luxury.
If you’re looking for the ultimate in luxury and are ready to commission your own home then you’ll want to consider including the following:
Smart Systems
A modern home is connected to the web and can be controlled by your voice, whether you’re at the house or not. It’s the ultimate in luxury, being able to adjust heating, lights, answer the door, or even tell the chef what to cook, without leaving your chair.
Of course, these buyers will want the very latest technology and for it to work seamlessly.
An extension of this is electric docking stations for cars and smart security systems.
Energy Efficient
Having the funds to buy a luxury home doesn’t mean you don’t care about the environment or your wallet. Luxury home buyers are increasingly downsizing and favoring solar energy and other energy-saving devices. This reduces running costs and their environmental footprint.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor living is important to most people and that doesn’t change with a luxury home. Of course, the area will need to have all the modern gadgets, be easy to access and be very low maintenance. Considering the best possible furniture will be on display it’s also advisable to include weather protection.
Au-Pair Suite
An increasing number of families are investing in the services of an au-pair, and want to give them their own space. This can help to attract the best au-pairs and the space can double for a variety of other purposes if the au-pair is no longer needed.
It will even help if you decide to sell the home.
Wellbeing
Most luxury homes have swimming pools but not full spa facilities. That hasn’t changed, but, luxury homeowners are investing in ventilation systems with filters to improve air quality. They are also insisting on light levels and even water flow to maximize efficiency and wellness. In short, the modern luxury house is becoming increasingly eco-friendly.
There are still plenty of personal and unique features in any luxury home but the above components are increasingly being seen as essential to a luxury home buyer. They want to reduce their environmental impact and live in luxury. The good news for house builders is that they also are happy to pay for finished properties, luxury homeowners don’t tend to like doing more work on their home.
