Money Grows On Trees
Why Tree Care Is An Investment In Green Spaces And Property Value
At The Tree Guys, we support our clients across Christchurch and Canterbury, with services focussed toward maintaining the aesthetic, safety, health and longevity of your green spaces, from small to large and more established shrubs, trees and hedges.
If you aren’t a typical dendrophile (the word for a lover of trees) then perhaps the financial benefits of looking after your trees and green spaces may persuade you to think twice about their upkeep.
Christchurch City NZ, Botanical Gardens (A Favourite Oak Tree of Ours)
Read below to learn more about why it pays to take care of your trees.
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1. Well Kept Trees Add Value To Property
As human beings, we can often go with our hearts over our heads. We at The Tree Guys believe this is justified when it comes to well cared for trees and green spaces! It is widely cited in Real Estate circles that having well maintained green spaces, including hedges, trees & shrubs can add up to 20% to the value of your property, from both the sales and rental market due to their alluring nature. You do the math!
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2. Faster Sell or Rental Through 'Curb Appeal'
Real estate agents also universally acknowledge that properties with strong curb appeal, through better external aesthetics from luscious and well kept green spaces, sell faster than those without. Properties with high curb appeal can see significantly higher interest levels from potential buyers, which can translate to quicker sales and as stated in our first point–higher offers.
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3. If Used Wisely, Green Spaces Can Reduce Energy Costs
Strategic placement of trees, hedges and shrubs can reduce heating and cooling costs. For residential properties, trees that provide shade in summer and windbreaks in winter, has been shown to lower energy bills by as much as 25%. For commercial properties, these savings can be even more substantial, contributing to overall operational cost reductions of businesses in heating and cooling. Not bad, eh?