Unusual features to add - e.g. place to hide laptop etc

pj9999

In the process of a complete renovation at the moment, and thinking about unusual features I could add to the house to enhance functionality. (House will be rented out).

For example, a hidden panel behind which to quickly hide a laptop if going out.

What other non-standard items could I add to add value/functionality to a house?

Thanks
P

daveohdave

Wouldn't a decent security system negate the need for hiding a laptop?

BryanF

Renting:
heat retention,
Easy to use heating/ hw system
good ventilation
How are clothes dried and how is the space heated and ventilated.
lots of storage.
wet winter clothes/ shoe storage
Bin storage
Bike storage
Sockets in practical places

4Sticks

10 year lease index linked to inflation rate only to provide security of tenure ?

Calibos

Half the time I wonder if 4sticks does be replying to the right threads??

4Sticks

Well just a thought that to provide something of substance and actual value would be rare and unusual and attractive to tenants.
No?

Glebee

An opening in the wall at chest level to hold a safe, over which a painting could be hung. I know it sounds cheesy from seeing it in the films but im sorry I did not do something like that when I built.

I got a gift of a safe as a wedding present :eek: and have no where to put it.

irish_goat

Glebee wrote: »

An opening in the wall at chest level to hold a safe, over which a painting could be hung. I know it sounds cheesy from seeing it in the films but im sorry I did not do something like that when I built.

Also a secret passageway between the walls so you can hang a painting, except you cut the eyes out so you can look through it and spy on guests.

4Sticks

Provide 2/3 car parking spaces to front. Tenants will appreciate the spaces / less grass cutting.
Water butts to harvest rain water / reduce water charges.
Power showers for summer time / boiler off
Low energy bulbs throughout
A rated electrical appliances
Manuals for all services / equipment
You full contact details for breakdowns / repairs

BryanF

Calibos wrote: »

Half the time I wonder if 4sticks does be replying to the right threads??

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Calibos

I wasn't having a go at you 4Sticks or trying to 'act the mod'. Probably should have had a smiley at the end of that post. Twas merely a commentary on the sometimes cryptic nature of some of your posts but in most instances and indeed this one, I did understand what you were getting at. ie. "Something a tenant would like?? ...Oh, I don't know, maybe...perhaps...something silly like...Security of Tenure"

touchdown77

Drinks cabinet built into wall space with a sliding door to cover it up...very retro!

Drift

Lots of "non-standard" features I'd recommend to improve the quality of life for someone building a house for themselves. Sadly the way the rental market works in Ireland I don't think the cost of putting in any of these features would attract a level of payback to cover the extra expense.

As 4Sticks and Calibos are pointing out the type of tennant/renter who would appreciate the extras would probably be looking for a lease security that doesn't exist in the Irish market.

With all this in mind I think you should concentrate on things that make your life as a landlord easier! BryanF's list is spot on in this regard ... and I'd add:

Laminate floors instead of carpet,
Heavy duty/washable wall paint,
Mould resistant paint to all shower areas,
PVC/Aluminium window frames - no wood,
Basically - a robust cost effective to repair finish.

mel.b

A shower niche in the wall to put bottles of shampoo / conditioner etc and then a little shower ledge in the corner near the bottom so the women can rest their leg on it to easily shave their legs

spurious

Open shelves up high for storage of stuff they don't use much, but still have to keep.

Yer Aul One

irish_goat wrote: »

Also a secret passageway between the walls so you can hang a painting, except you cut the eyes out so you can look through it and spy on guests.

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