Often, people only see the costs of buying a garden building, but reframe the way you think about the purchase of a garden building as an investment. If you are going to look at it this way, it is important not to skimp on quality, as it increases the value – this is where Dunster House comes in.
1. Business
Finding a productive and rent-free place to start earning extra money can be an excellent step in upgrading your business. Consider how much you would have to pay per month to rent office space compared to a garden office, not to mention the time and money you’ll save on not having to commute. Don’t let the initial investment daunt you and cause you to be afraid to make a move.
The first rule of having a good financial situation is to have more assets than liabilities. Business done right can be a very powerful asset. Focus and productivity are a very important foundation of a successful business. Garden buildings can be an excellent tool to help increase your focus – you can find insulation and double glazing on multiple Dunster House garden buildings which are great for stopping external factor such as noise and temperature from distracting you.
Creativity and innovation are fuelled by inspiration at every angle. Dunster House garden buildings are often customisable – this can include different window configurations and window additions so you can create an environment which is right for you. No longer do you need to be confined to a boring beige room; you can design your space in a way that inspires you.
Discover a garden building which is right for you and your business. Are you a…
- Photographer who needs a studio and a darkroom? Then consider a log cabin with a side store.
- Consultant who needs a professional office space? Then consider a garden office.
- Crafter who needs a designated creation space? Then consider a workshop.
2. Property Value
A garden building can be a wise investment. Rather than moving house to get an extra room in your home, you could more sensibly spend your money on a garden building instead of all the costs of moving and upsizing your house or adding an extension.
Additionally, adding a garden building to your property can increase the overall value of your home as it adds an additional space that homeowners can utilise. This means that if you ever do decide to sell your home, your garden building could be an attractive selling point. Showing a room to have a purpose while still displaying flexibility can be a valuable strategy when selling a property. Having a garden building that is easily designed to fit multiple styles could be an advantage for this strategy. Find inspiration on how to decorate your garden building on our Facebook page and Instagram page.
3. Storage
Storage solution companies cost a set amount of money a month or week. Ask yourself, why lose money to them when you could gain a space which is your own? You could transform an unused area in your garden into a storage space, which is normally more conveniently located for you and adds value to your property, instead of taking money away you’d be adding value.
Mitigate the stress of storing your belongings too far from you and enjoy the security you gain from having proximity to your storage. Having a garden building instead of a storage unit can also help protect valuable belongings, like a shed to house your bike or a garage to shelter your car, which are harder to find safe, close, and convenient storage for.
Take comfort in the security measures Dunster House garden buildings have at no extra cost to you. These features include internally beaded windows, which make it difficult to take apart the window from the outside and multipoint locking, which helps make your doors and windows more secure by using espagnolettes, which slide in opposite directions.
4. Rental Space
You could use a garden building as an office space to rent out, thus providing yourself with passive income. We have previous customers who have used their garden building as an office space for others, which produces passive income with a much smaller initial investment than a traditional office space would need. The proximity to your home can make the space easier to manage, which can also make short-term rentals easier to execute; This will give you more flexibility with how you use your space.
Please check the planning permission portal before pursuing this method.
These methods can help offset the initial investment of a garden building, depending on how you use them.
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