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Householders Reasons for choice of dwelling

Cara Edward & Veronica

Chose house with retrofit potential in suburbia rather than building on acreage and building sustainable home as near services and suppliers so limited day to day environmental impacts and reduced land clearing and travel, for example. Chose house that had all the facilities needed, was renovate-able, had some yard area for chickens and vegetable gardens, and was affordable for them. Had moved from interstate and enjoyed the distinct seasons in Tasmania.

Del and Kirk Bought their home hoping to age-in-place and were prepared to make changes to achieve this. Chose

because smaller and recently built so less maintenance required. They bought near shops and in a flat landscape for convenience and ease of movement. A builder-friend inspected the house before purchase. Kirk is older than Del and wanted the house well prepared in case Del was left alone in the years to come.

Frank Frank’s late wife had originally purchased his home from Housing Tasmania in the 70s. Frank lived in

the home with his wife and they made a decision to extend their home, rather than leave for another house. This was partly due to good solar access to their block and house.

Frederick & Keira Frederick and Keira wanted to be somewhere near public transport and a local shop.

Helen Helen’s home was not her own choice. Helen moved into the house that her husband owned. Helen

previously lived closer to city and walked everywhere, content here though due to nice neighbours. Husband chose partly because close to his family. However, Helen had come to enjoy the neighbours, the facilities and the community. Helen like the community services available.

Henry Henry chose his house primarily because it was a small and affordable rental. Henry had recently

broken up with his partner, and still having equity in the family home and having a casual and seasonal job, was being cautious with his living expenses.

Lorraine and Robert

Partly because house and yard sunny. This is the longest they have lived anywhere since Robert began with the air force. Lots of animals to hosue.

Mark Had the house built on a clear block of suburban land, but was aware that the builder had cut many

corners.

Mary and Martin Looked for a house with solar access. Moved to Tasmania from elsewhere in Australia, but had lived

in Tasmania previously and understood the climate. Their house, they knew, would be well lived in as Martin would work from home and Mary, who was ill would spend a lot of her time at home.

Mel Mel had a clear understanding of what she would need in a house and chose her house accordingly. Mel’s house was near-new when she bought it and had only been a display home previously which he later sold on. Being new, Mel thought the maintenance would be lower than an older house. Wanted a house with a heat pump. The house has a good view which was attractive to Mel. Mel had only purchased the house 18 months before I spoke with her. She had recently split up with a partner and had to be careful to find something affordable.

Olive Loves the house and being by the water and bought it with a bare yard planted the yard out.

Steve and Gwen Chose as close to shops and services and public transport as could. Steve had a health scare and so

thought it would be sensible to live near to an urban centre. Steve had the possibility of being in a wheelchair so they chose a dwelling that was accessible, including choosing a flat piece of land, with a house with wide doorways. Also chose according to their aesthetic taste for older houses (this house is around 70years old). Chose a suburban house also as they garden vegetables and ornamentals and own dogs.

Susan Chose the place for the features of the house (such as appropriate kitchen). Susan is on a pension and

Householders Reasons for choice of dwelling

Terry Terry owner-built his house with his partner and family to enjoying the semi-rural position whilst still

being able to travel into work in the city. Terry grows vegetables, collects water and generates powers through photovoltaics, and intended to use the property for these purposes when he and his partner purchased it.

Trent Trent is a partner and a father of a young child. His house improvements have been guided by his life

stage.

Troy and Nat Troy and Nat have lived in their house for a long time. They bought the house from the housing

department, as did Frank and his wife. The house was one of many in the same area being sold by the housing department. Troy and Nat did not require a deposit to purchase the house, but rather were required to make weekly payment to purchase the house. The house cost $4800, with rates included in the regular payments.

Vanessa And Paul Chose and purchased the house over the internet. They made the decision with some key criteria in

mind. V said:' We always likes old houses, we are not really into new houses. So, I saw this on the internet and I said, 'what do you think?’. And we had four criteria: we wanted a level block, off street parking, one level and a view, oh, brick too, so that is five. And it was everything, so we bought it.' When V and P bought the house, the house had had renovation work done to it and what would have been a front veranda, at the entry, had been enclosed and the kitchen was in a similar small enclosed area out the back of the house. Vanessa and Paul knew they would renovate, and in the end extended the house as well, reinstating the front veranda and planted a large vegetable and ornamental garden.