Added Property Value

Boost Your Property Value with Lumon Glazing Solutions

Balcony glazing has a significant positive impact on the property value

Balcony glazing can increase the value of a property for several reasons: 

Increased living space: Balcony glazing can turn an unused balcony area into a versatile and inspiring living space providing more room for life
Improved functionality: Balcony glazing can make a property more functional by allowing  year-round use of the balcony area, regardless of weather conditions. 
Enhanced aesthetics: Balcony glazing can add a modern, sleek look to a property, enhancing its curb appeal and making it more attractive to potential buyers or tenants.
Energy efficiency: Balcony glazing can help reduce energy costs by providing an extra layer of insulation, which can keep the indoor temperature more stable and reduce the need for heating or cooling.

These benefits can increase the value of the property and make it more attractive to potential buyers or renters, resulting in a higher selling price or rental rate.

Majority of the home buyers would pay >5% more of an apartment with a glazed balcony

Indicated by our research

How much owners or buyers of apartments are willing to pay for the added value?

The advantages of balcony glazing mentioned above have of course become clear to us over the years, but we wanted to get more facts on how much owners or buyers of apartments are willing to pay for the added value brought in by a glazed balcony as opposed to an open balcony. To find this out, we completed a survey with a well acknowledged Finnish market research company Taloustutkimus Oy. 

The results were quite impressive, this is what we found out:

In Central Europe 80% of the homeowners think that balcony glazing increases the value of the apartment by more than 5%. And on average 15% of the respondents believe that the increase in price is more than 20%. 

In Germany 81% of the respondents expect that the value of the apartment will increase 5% or more. 10% of them assume the value to be 20% higher with balcony glazing. 

In Switzerland the numbers show even higher increase in the apartment value; 88% of the respondents believe the value will be at least 5% higher, 18% of them believe it will increase more than 20%.

In the Netherlands it turned out that 73% of all respondents were willing to pay at least €6000 extra for the additional feature of frameless sliding and folding balcony glazing system on their standard size (7m2) balcony, (€6000 is equivalent to 1,5 m2 of average price of actual living space.) 

The research data clearly indicates that there is a lot of hidden business potential on the balconies of residential developments of today. It seems obvious that creating better homes with Lumon balcony glazing does mean better value for apartments and more profitable business for the developer. 

Lumon has been a great company. They invested many years prior to even trying to sell-doing groundwork with municipalities, setting up local manufacturing, and creating a service presence.

Dave DeKort, Director of Operations, Mattamy Homes

Frequently Asked Questions About Balcony Glazing and Property Value

Explore answers to common questions about how balcony glazing can enhance property value, improve marketability, and create long-term benefits for residential developments.  

How can balcony glazing improve the marketability of residential developments? 
Balcony glazing can help differentiate a development by creating more functional outdoor living spaces, improving building aesthetics, and enhancing resident comfort. These benefits can make a property more attractive to prospective buyers and renters in competitive housing markets. 
Why do buyers and renters value glazed balconies? 
Glazed balconies provide additional usable space, improved weather protection, enhanced comfort, and greater flexibility for everyday living. These features can increase the appeal of a home by allowing residents to enjoy their outdoor space more often throughout the year. 
Can balcony glazing support higher perceived property value? 
Yes. Research cited by Lumon found that 80% of surveyed homeowners in Central Europe believed balcony glazing increases apartment value by more than 5%, while 73% of respondents in the Netherlands indicated they would pay at least €6,000 more for a home with a frameless glazed balcony. 
How can balcony glazing benefit purpose-built rental developments? 
Balcony glazing can enhance resident satisfaction by creating a more comfortable and versatile outdoor living area. This improved living experience can help strengthen the appeal of purpose-built rental properties and support long-term occupancy objectives.  
Can balcony glazing help increase buyer interest in new developments? 
Yes. Features that improve usability, comfort, and aesthetics can help residential developments stand out in the market. Glazed balconies create an additional amenity that may influence purchasing decisions and improve the perceived quality of a development. 

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