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Anwar Bester (South African) Pr Eng. MEP Project Manager, CATIC
 
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To Build a new home 
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Anwar Bester (South African) Pr Eng.  |  Argues in support of  "To Build a new home"  |  2 years ago
I'm in the construction Industry for 22 years, over the years and depending on the scale and scope of works, a "Hack and bash" is always more expensive than building new.  The Life expectancy risk of new building structures are also less.  May I...
Shyne U  |  Argues in support of  "To Remodel"  |  2 years ago
If remodelling an existing house can fulfill your requirements  functionally , always go for it! A lot of reasons: Adaptive reuse is environmentally friendly. No need to put into use new materials thus can avoid unwanted energy use. Use your...
Rajeev K Jha  |  Argues in support of  "To Build a new home"  |  2 years ago
Building and House consist of Multiple of Joint and togetherness of variuos Items/Products. It won't last long yeras untill its complete structure of building is not new. It won't support each other.REMEMBER - Remodel Building can survive for...
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malladi madhukumar  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  2 years ago
Rennovation helps in makeover of the construction. Rennovation  and small alteration  increases the resale s value of the product. Repairs in kitchen, bathrooms,and other places, removing broken or old sink, , leaking taps, plasterings, etc., can...
Anwar Bester (South African) Pr Eng.  |  Argues in support of  |  2 years ago
As in past history globally, fixed property is always a good investment. Making changes to the physical structures will definitely appreciate the value thereof.  If not in the short term, without a doubt in the long term.  Investments of this nature...
Kunal Shah  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  2 years ago
Yes, in many cases. The appreciation is great if it's in the prime location where there is a significant growth in land price. Also if it has historical features, then restoring and preserving them will definitely increase the value of the...
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