{"id":534,"date":"2019-08-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/uncategorized\/new-stats-reveal-fastest-growing-feature-sought-out-homebuyers\/"},"modified":"2019-08-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-25T14:00:00","slug":"new-stats-reveal-fastest-growing-feature-sought-out-homebuyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/lifestyle\/new-stats-reveal-fastest-growing-feature-sought-out-homebuyers\/","title":{"rendered":"New stats reveal the fastest growing feature sought out by homebuyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/homesys.jpg\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>It\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When most of us think about in-demand house trends, we instantly think of things like freestanding tubs, marble bench tops, and those fancy kitchen backsplashes you see on The Block.<\/p>\n<p>However, a new study has revealed an unexpected house feature with demand that has skyrocketed over the last few years \u2013 and it\u2019s probably not what you think. In fact, this feature isn\u2019t anything you\u2019d normally find on a renovation show or in an interior design magazine, or even on your home reno Pinterest board.<\/p>\n<p>No, according to a study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyme.com.au\/blog\/industry-news\/how-smart-home-technology-affects-property-value\">CNET and Coldwell Banker<\/a>, the unexpected housing feature in question is none other than home automation.<\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019re unfamiliar with the term, home automation is tech that automates the everyday functions in your home. This could include anything from automatic doors, lighting, sprinklers, heating\/cooling, and security.\u00a0 Think \u2018The Jetsons\u2019 house \u2013 but without the handy robot maid.<\/p>\n<p>And boy \u2013 are people keen to get their hands on a piece of it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/homesys_2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to this study, a whopping 71% of everyday homebuyers said they were specifically looking for a house with elements of smart home automation installed. And what\u2019s more, 81% of buyers went on to say they would be more likely to purchase a home if there was automation installed at the property.<\/p>\n<p>The study also revealed that 72% of buyers in the 18-34-year demographic stated that they would pay thousands (that\u2019s right \u2013 THOUSANDS) more for a home with an automation fit out.<\/p>\n<p>This data was also backed up by real estate agents with around 33% of agents revealing that smart homes sold faster and with higher price tags than homes without.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/homesys_3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, judging by this study, home buyers are scrambling to get a piece of the home automation action, which begs the question \u2013 why?<\/p>\n<p>Well, according to a survey completed by NKBA, 75% of homebuyers are after a home that offers both safety and comfort \u2013 both of which can easily be provided by home automation.<\/p>\n<p>And by taking a look at the home automation tech offered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesys.com.au\/\">HomeSYS<\/a> \u2013 an automation provider right here on the Central Coast \u2013 it\u2019s easy to see why so many people are turning towards automation to provide this safety and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>On the safety front, HomeSYS offers products such as automated home security systems including door, window and garage sensors, alarms and security cameras &#8211; all of which can be linked and operated using just a smart phone. They\u2019ll be no running around like Kevin McCallister from Home Alone trying to protect your home from intruders with this tech!<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also sensors and controls that will lock your doors and close your windows when the weather turns bad, send alerts to your phone if there\u2019s flooding at your property, and even tech that will detect leaks in your pipes and turn off water valves until they can be repaired.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, on the comfort front, you can get tech that can automatically dim lights and change speaker settings when you start movies, play music or podcasts when you enter rooms, and turn off your lights and electronics when you leave the house!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/homesys_4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And here we were still being impressed by clapper lights\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Want to find out more about automation? Take a look at HomeSYS automation solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesys.com.au\/\">here<\/a> or you can test out the products for yourself at the awesome display suite in Gosford! Call 1800 466 913 to book!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/articles\/most-demand-suburb-central-coast-revealed\">The most in-demand suburb on the Central Coast revealed<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This article has been sponsored by HomeSYS.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/homesys_5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Written by Kate Stevens<\/p>\n<p>Images: Unsplash<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect. When most of us think about in-demand house trends, we instantly think of things like freestanding tubs, marble bench tops, and those fancy kitchen backsplashes you see on The Block. 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