There is a metric in property development that often gets overlooked in the spreadsheet.
“The First Touch”
When a prospective buyer approaches a premium house, they have already made a subconscious judgment before entering.
If they have to fumble with a cheap, jagged key or a plastic fob, the value of the asset drops immediately. They assume that if the developer cuts corners on the lock, they cut corners on the plumbing.
But if the door recognises them? If the handle feels cold, heavy, and solid?
The perception shifts.
At DORIX, we work with developers who understand that Gross Development Value (GDV) is not just about square footage. It is about the finishes.
We are seeing a new standard emerge in the Prime market. A “Smart-Ready” building is no longer a bonus. It is a baseline expectation.
Buyers in 2026 do not want to carry metal keys. They want their home to operate with the same seamlessness as their bank account or their car.
Installing a DORIX Smart Lock is not just an operational decision. It is a commercial one.
You are not just buying a lock. You are buying the first handshake with your customer.
Make sure it is a firm one.
