How Covid-19 is changed buyers’ desires in Wembley
In this 2-minute read, we unveil how Covid-19 has changed people’s property priorities.
Space may well have been the final frontier for the crew of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek, but it’s also made the news recently much closer to home.
According to a BBC report based on data from property portal Rightmove the Covid-19 induced lockdown has changed people’s priorities when it comes to buying or renting a new home.
Indoor and outdoor space has always been a big draw for home searchers. But the article suggests it’s now top of most people’s lists.
These new desires may end up being temporary, but they do make for interesting reading.
The findings also highlight that due to the rise in home working a spare room which can be used as an office or workout area is towards the top of home seekers’ minds right now.
As is good wi-fi, a pet-friendly home and having parks or a natural environment nearby.
Also high on the buyers wish list is having a garden. With many of those of the 4000 potential movers surveyed saying it was what they desired most from a home.
This is most likely down to people spending so much time at home due to lockdown.
And the fact it coincided with the sunniest UK calendar month on record as May’s sunshine broke records according to the Met Office.
It’s possible the good weather played a part in another trend the article covered – a rise in demand for properties in coastal areas.
Flats have dropped out of the top five wanted list for buyers according to Rightmove’s research based on the number of enquiries per property of each type.
The most significant changes in homebuyers’ desires after the outbreak began are:
Access to a garden
A bigger home
Access to a garage
A better home workspace
Live closer to parks
A Pet-friendly home
At Grey & Co we have 29 years of experience working within the Wembley property market.
We’ve seen its ups and downs and observed the changing trends and priorities of sellers and buyers over the years.
So, if it’s a new home and space you’re looking for we’ll help you boldly go where you haven’t gone before.
Thanks for reading.
Abigail & the team at Grey & Co x..