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Revealed: The feature which is top of house hunters’ wish list

by Kate Saines
August 24, 2020
Revealed: The feature which is top of house hunters’ wish list
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Influenced by the recent lockdown, respondents to the study revealed their number one priority in a new home was to have decent outside space.

But the size of the property itself was also important – with this coming in at number two on their wish list.

Meanwhile, parking emerged as the third most important factor when looking for a home.

Matthew Boyle, mortgage expert at finder.com said: “Since lockdown outdoor space has become a bigger priority for many Brits.

“This has meant that many of those who live in flats or in cities are looking to move into properties with better outdoor provisions.

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“Some have even relocated to the countryside where there is more space and these results show this. This trend will likely continue especially due to concerns around a second wave.”

Most sought after features (source: finder.com)

Ranking Reason Percentage
1 If it has outside space/ the  size of the outdoor space 33%
2 The size of the property 28%
3 Parking 24%
4 The property being in a nice area 22%
5 Good transport links 21%
6 Being closer to family/ friends 17%
7 Being close to amenities 16%
8 Situated in a area with a low crime rate 14%
9 The cost of running and maintaining the property 14%
10 How the house looks 12%

Bottom of the list

The least important factors for people looking to buy a home were how the local housing market was performing, and the cost of insuring the property, said Finder.com.

Its survey showed only 2% of respondents considered these options one of their top three priorities.

Only 4% of respondents said that being close to childcare was important to them making this the third least popular consideration.

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