Your Home – August 2019

Feel fresh and invigorated

by spending more of your

time near the water

Feature

Hayley Gilbert

BUY A WATERFRONT HOME

Investing in a property by a lake, river or sea gives you the unique opportunity to benefit

from both land and water but it’s important to take the right precautions before you buy.

On an initial viewing, look for any structural damage such as damp, mould and mildew and

if you are interested in proceeding, get an expert buildings survey, elevation certificates, water

quality tests and any other recommended inspections. There could be an increased risk of

flooding so check how much the insurance would cost and also whether it’s had any flood

damage in the past. Ask about any additional costs such as expensive water rates, docking

fees and possible septic tank upkeep. Choosing an agent who specialises in waterfront

property will help keep things simple.

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Enjoy the benefits of

waterside living

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ccording to a survey in 2018 by

property experts Strutt & Parker,

61 per cent of respondents wanted

to live near to water in the future and

for one in 10 it’s a lifelong dream.

Whether you fancy a riverside apartment,

beach-front property or even a houseboat,

there are plenty of options for waterfront

living. Not only will you reap the rewards

of all that sea air or a tranquil river setting

but properties are seldom overlooked so

there’s plenty of privacy too. Here’s some

help and advice to help you get started.

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Stella Maris is a luxury self-catering holiday home in

Truro, Cornwall, with its own private quay, artists’

studio and cinema den, http://www.uniquehomestays.com

Hang beach

wall art for

that laid-back

waterfront vibe

Beach Coastal fine art print, £10 for a

set of two at http://www.abstracthouse.com

Lake District holiday specialist

Lakelovers has everything from

dog-friendly properties to

cottages with hot tubs,

http://www.lakelovers.co.uk

Photo

David Curran