The Important Spaces Outside a Home

Parking is an essential feature for most home buyers, especially for those looking for new-build properties. According to a survey in 2022, 94% of buyers want some form of parking when purchasing a new home, whether it is a garage, a driveway, or a designated space. However, not all parking options are equally preferred by new-build buyers, who tend to favour a garage over a driveway.

For starters, at Brookworth we ensure that our garages can house a large SUV. We design the spaces to hold a Range Rover with it side mirrors still extended, and with this as our standard, we are confident that the majority of cars will fit comfortably.

That being said, one of the main reasons why new-build buyers prefer a garage to a driveway is the versatility of the space. A garage can be used not only for parking a car, but also for storing belongings, working from home, or pursuing hobbies. These functions became more important during the pandemic, when many people had to adapt their living spaces to accommodate new needs and activities. We've moved with these trends and ensure that garages come with porcelain tiled floors, multiple power sockets, generous lighting and provisions for connecting data networks as required, to allow for flexibility from the day you move in.

Another reason why new-build buyers opt for a garage is the increased curb appeal and value it can add. A house with an attached garage looks bigger and more attractive than a house with only a driveway or no parking at all.?A garage can enhance the architectural style and design of the house, creating a harmonious and elegant appearance. In turn, it can also increase the resale value of the house, as it is considered a desirable feature by most buyers. According to some estimates, a garage can add up to 10% to the value of a property.

The spaces we create above some of our attached double garages are used to create sensational spa-like en-suites and walk-through wardrobes connected to the principal bedroom in the main body of the house. A feature that would be harder to achieve without the adjoining garage.

Brookworth Homes understands the importance of car parking for new-build buyers and offers the best solutions for its customers. Most of our houses come with a single garage or a double garage. With this, we also provide long, usable driveways that allow for two (and often times more) cars to be parked and are laid with attractive block paving.

We also install an Electric Vehicle Charging point outside nearly all garages, making it easy and convenient for customers to charge their electric or hybrid cars at home, without having to worry about the installation yourself.

We aim to cater to the needs and preferences of all types of buyers by providing high-quality garages with modern features and benefits. I'm really pleased with the progress our current developments are making. To see the features for yourself, I would highly encourage interested parties to head down to The Vale or Fairways in Burgess Hill, or Skylarks in Rottingdean to see these features in the flesh!