Real Estate Investor November 2022 | Page 63

issue of young people being unable to afford to leave home , there remains a strong demand for multigenerational accommodation . We have noticed that many buyers are looking for homes with flexible layouts to suit different generations , are energy efficient , affordable and accessible , and must cater for work from home office requirements .
The energy issue has become even more obvious . Rural homes continue to enjoy additional space and will therefore have more opportunities to generate solar power , using integrated technology which means that the roof covering itself would become the solar collector , rather than a single panel fixed to the roof .

“ The high-tech , private home office space is here to stay and is considered a valuable feature .”

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