Buyers and tenants now price resilience
A beautiful home can lose appeal if water, power, and security are unreliable. In many Zimbabwean suburbs, practical resilience is no longer a luxury feature; it shapes rent, resale value, viewing interest, and buyer confidence.
What to inspect
| Feature | Questions to ask |
|---|---|
| Water | Municipal schedule, borehole yield, tank capacity, pump condition, pressure, and plumbing. |
| Power | Prepaid meter, solar capacity, inverter, batteries, wiring quality, and load supported. |
| Security | Boundary wall, gate, locks, lighting, burglar bars, alarm, guard access, and neighbourhood watch. |
| Maintenance | Service records, replacement age, known faults, and who can repair the system. |
Do not overpay for equipment you do not understand
Solar panels, tanks, pumps, and security systems add value only when they work, are included in the sale or lease, and are sized for the property's actual needs. Ask what stays, what is leased, and what maintenance is due.
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