The top-ranked feature that drives up an apartment’s appeal, according to buyers

It may not be a rooftop pool or a big balcony but the feature topping buyers’ wish lists could make a weekly chore a lot easier. When choosing a new apartment, buyers may care less about showstopping amenity than the simple convenience of picking up dinner ingredients on the way home from work. Concord Central will have a retail hub with a brand-new supermarket. Picture: realestate.com.auNew research from realestate.com.au that surveyed new home buyers and those considering a new build reported that 45% of apartment buyers rank access to a grocery store or markets at the top of their list of what makes a neighbourhood more desirable. Availability of parking spaces ranked second with 40%, public transport came in third with 39%, while nature (37%) medical facilities (36%) and cafes (36%) followed suit. Amenities that make a neighbourhood desirable Groceries, parking, public transport were the top three desirable features. Source: realestate.com.auHaving a supermarket within an apartment building or precinct can remove one of the less glamorous parts of apartment living – getting in the car, finding a park and carrying groceries home. It can also make a neighbourhood feel more comple...