Unit with enclosed balcony
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It depends on the unit. If it is a modern unit where the balcony seriously contributes to the living space ie 20-30m2 where you have room for a bbq, dining table, planter boxes, drying area etc then it is definitely worthwhile. Many older units may have a drying balcony (surrounded by breeze block) or useless balconies of about 1.5 m wide (too narrow to be useful).
An enclosed balcony can be useful if the property is on a busy road and the glazing knocks out the road noise. Check the orientation so that it doesn't become a sauna.
An enclosed balcony can be useful if the property is on a busy road and the glazing knocks out the road noise. Check the orientation so that it doesn't become a sauna.
When you say enclosed do you mean it has windows that can open? Like a sunroom?
I prefer those as it's better for hanging clothes - no need to move your clothes when it rains.
Any balcony at all, however small, is better than no balcony.
For rent i think a very big balcony (unless you're overlooking something like a beach) won't command much more over an average -sized balcony.
Likewise an apartment with a balcony will always command a premium in rent (unless your apartment makes up for it in other ways eg location, oversized lounge etc)
I prefer those as it's better for hanging clothes - no need to move your clothes when it rains.
Any balcony at all, however small, is better than no balcony.
For rent i think a very big balcony (unless you're overlooking something like a beach) won't command much more over an average -sized balcony.
Likewise an apartment with a balcony will always command a premium in rent (unless your apartment makes up for it in other ways eg location, oversized lounge etc)
Does every other unit in the block have the enclosure or only this one?
It's the only one in the complex that is closed, the rest are open. Have been told by the agent that it wouldn't be an issue opening it up again.
This would be my biggest concern. You should ensure the enclosure has been approved by the body corporate and does not breach the conditions of the development approval. I'm not sure what Council is involved, however it is not uncommon for Brisbane City Council (and I suspect others) to include conditions that balconies cannot be enclosed.
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An enclosed balcony is effectively just another room (that gets hot) ... For qld I would definitely want an open balcony also!
Enclosed balconies are good for main roads, dust and noise reduction, but would still want to be able to open the windows/glass slats etc on them if I wanted to!
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