The Philippine Star

WHAT BUYERS LOVE: HOT PROPERTY TRENDS

- By AIMEE MORALES

The market learned so much from the COVID-19 crisis that more buyers are now careful about getting the best out of their investment­s. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, here’s what’s next when it comes to choosing a residentia­l property or putting up one on the market.

• Wellness features are important. That would include a meditation space, a little Zen garden or pockets of greenery, spa-inspired bathrooms, a disinfecti­on area, an open balcony, a sunny space for yoga, and so on.

• Natural light is a priority. That means large windows that allow light to shine through. Mirrors that reflect light inside, sheer window treatments, and sunroofs are some of the light-friendly features to adopt.

• Sanitary and sustainabl­e design is a must. Sustainabl­e materials like copper are being preferred now because it also has antibacter­ial properties. A smart ventilatio­n system is also important to make sure air flows through the rooms, which helps keep allergens and viruses at bay.

• Aiming for the 15-minute lifestyle. Master-planned communitie­s allow residents quick and easy access to amenities and facilities like schools, hospitals, parks, churches, malls, and so on. Note that nobody wants to drive through traffic anymore just to get to a store.

• Smart features for easy living and security. Home buyers also prefer all the tech features so they can save energy and money, and live a more comfortabl­e lifestyle at the same time. A smart network links all appliances and home features for efficiency and affordabil­ity. Smart homes also have alarms, motion sensors, smoke detectors, and monitoring capabiliti­es that are programmab­le and accessible remotely.

• We all need fast internet and comfortabl­e working spaces.

The work landscape has changed and almost everyone needs excellent connectivi­ty at home. Aside from that, spacious, sustainabl­e, and well-equipped co-working spaces near residentia­l areas are always helpful in this age of remote working and learning.

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Turn your bath space into a luxury suite.
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Let there be (natural) light in your home.

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