So, you’ve started looking for your dream home and you’ve noticed phrases like ‘Idyllic aspect’ and ‘Northerly aspect’ - but what exactly does it mean and why should you care?
The aspect of a property is essentially the direction in which a building, window or room is facing. It can make a huge difference to the temperature of your home, which consequently affects your comfort levels and power bill costs.
Here are the main reasons why you should care about the properties aspect:
Natural Light
Most home buyers are attracted to a house with plenty of natural light. That’s why typically northern facing houses are favoured in the Australian market. This is because the house will naturally receive the greatest amount of sunlight, making it feel bright and welcoming. An east facing house will also receive a great amount of light in the morning when the sun rises.
Cooling/Heating
The sun’s natural positioning can help heat your home in the cooler months and enable natural cooling during summer.
Power Bill
The aspect of your home can influence the temperature of your home and consequently affect your power bill. If you can rely on the sun to heat your home then you will spend less money on operating heaters and of course, in warmer states then avoiding too much afternoon sun can also reduce the cost of cooling.
Privacy
Aspect is most commonly used to emphasise the amount of sunlight a home captures, but it can also be used to describe privacy. If you read a property listing that mentions a ‘private aspect’ - basically, this is just saying that the home has private outlooks or is privately positioned.
