Alluminium clad homes - devalue property?

[coastal]

Hi,

Has anyone purchased a home with aluminum cladding?

Compared with Weather board or brick, does aluminum cladding devalue a property.

I note there are a lot properties like this in VIC

 

[Jess Peletier]

I would suggest from a buyers perspective, it possibly does. I think it can have a negative connotation in a lot of buyers minds, who either want brick for it's sturdiness or timber/weatherboards for aesthetics/character. Aluminium doesn't really work for either of those things (unless you're in Broome) and can look pretty shed-like and cheap.

That said, in an estate full of them around it might not make a huge difference in terms of value.

 

[coastal]

Deffo looks like shed

lots of properties like this in Vic
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-hamilton-111148531

 

[Jess Peletier]

Oh right! I was picturing a new house rather than an old one. Ha! $100k house - I didn't know they still existed

 

[DaveM]

Deffo looks like shed

lots of properties like this in Vic
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-hamilton-111148531

Except thats fibro

 

[Scott No Mates]

You're right Dave - that is a classic asbestos profile.

 

[coastal]

Really,

Does not look like fibro

I figured the agent made a mistake

 

[Scott No Mates]

Fibro profiles http://www.asbestosremovalguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shadowline-fibro.jpg

 

[coastal]

Now I know what that it is

I am a bit of a knob, but I am learning about all things reno