12/08/2026
Have you ever noticed this in older housing developments?
One side of the street often seems just a little more loved.
The houses are well maintained. Gardens have been invested in. People have extended and improved their homes — and they don’t seem to come up for sale quite as often.
I have a theory.
Look at the orientation.
Very often, these are the houses with south or southwest-facing gardens and living spaces.
Sun in the kitchen. Light in the living room. A sunny terrace outside the back door. And even in the middle of winter, precious sunlight coming into the house.
When we’re buying a house, we look at the kitchen, the bathrooms, the size, the décor.
But look at where the sun is first.
You can change almost anything about a house.
You can’t move the sun. ☀️
Next time you’re out, have a wander around an older housing development. Look at both sides of the street and see if you notice the same thing.
Then come back and tell me — I’d love to know if my theory holds up!
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