Some tenants fall for glass, steel and skyline. Others want beams, bookshelves and a garden gate that creaks. Neither taste is better — but renting the wrong one for you is a year-long mistake. Here's how our four home styles actually feel to live in.
Modern: light, quiet, effortless
Our modern homes — the downtown penthouse, the Shibuya flat — run on daylight and systems: silent heating, fibre everywhere, kitchens that clean themselves almost. Choose modern if you work from home, love gadgets, or want weekends free of maintenance.
Classic: warmth, texture, roots
The cottages and retreats trade sharp lines for timber, stone and gardens that take an afternoon to wander. Choose classic if you host long dinners, keep plants alive, or measure a home in how quickly guests fall asleep on the sofa.
Big or small comes second
Style first, size second — a well-loved small home beats a resentful big one every time. Tour one of each before deciding; most tenants know within ninety seconds of stepping inside. Book a free tour and compare both in a single afternoon.
