EVERYONE
wants to make the holiday feeling last as long as possible which makes buying a
holiday home suddenly seem like a good idea.
And it can be — just follow the experts tips and
buy with your head and not your heart according to Real Estate Buyers Agents Association
president Jacque Parker.
Ms Parker warns would be holiday home owners not
to fall for the “romance’’ of a holiday home and use your head to make the best
investment decision.
“People generally buy holiday homes with the
intent on returning for regular holidays but should also consider the
investment merits of such a purchase,’’ she said.
It was important to investigate rental yields,
the cost of maintenance and things such as management fees and cleaning not
just how far it is to walk to the beach.
Here are
her tips for buying a holiday home.
1. Never
buy a holiday home at the peak of the market.
“When the property market is flat a quality
property in a good location will always find a buyer,’’ she said.
Ms Parker said a good question to ask yourself
was: Would this property generate a lot of interest in a buyers’ market?
“If the answer is no, be very careful what you
pay for it.’’
2. Have a
buffer of funds to cover unforeseen expenses
Ms Parker said even partially leasing to other
holiday-makers could incur unforeseen costs.
“Consider having an emergency buffer for common
items that may break down more quickly or require replacement due to increased
wear and tear.’’
3.
Consider ALL realistic costs
Ms Parker said many holiday home buyers forgot
that a second home incurred a second lot of expenses: electricity, water and
council rates, maintenance, cleaning, annual pest inspections, land tax and
insurance.
4. Is it
cheaper to holiday-lease yourself?
“Consider the long-term benefits of holidaying
in the same place on a long- term basis. Is this really what you want?
Financially, would you be better of holiday leasing rather than carrying the
costs (and potential stress) of a holiday investment?’’
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