---
title: The Climate -Proof Home - What Are Buyers Now Looking For?
description: What should buyers be looking for – and which features could help protect a property's long-term appeal and value?
---

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# [The Climate -Proof Home - What Are Buyers Now Looking For?](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/the-climate-proof-home-what-are-buyers-now-looking-for)

 Written by [Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/author/lew-geffen-sothebys-international-realty) | Oct 26, 2026, 6:18:58 AM

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