If you are looking to sell it is important to know what homeowners consider when looking for a new house. For buyers, below are popular features that you can consider when searching for the right property.
Outdoor Space
Outdoor spaces are viewed as an extension of our living space. Green space is sought after for its relaxing, stress-relieving, properties. Gardens are great for young families, people with pets, and young couples that want to socialise.
Room to Expand
Many buyers often look for the potential to expand their property. This is a more cost-effective way for many people to end up with the property size that they want, and numerous potential homeowners also enjoy the ‘project’ side of houses that can be extended.
Energy Efficiency
With growing concerns about sustainability and the planet, many homeowners are looking for a house with maximum energy efficiency. Elements like solar panels, mini wind turbines, access to renewable energy sources, water butts, good insulation and double-glazed windows, will tick potential buyers’ boxes in terms of efficiency. Additionally, during the cost-of-living crisis, factors, such as energy efficiency that can help in money-saving will also be viewed as valuable.
Work from Home Potential
The Covid Pandemic has altered work life permanently. With more and more people working from home, home offices, or an area to work from home, is high up on people’s lists of requirements.
Quality of Kitchen and Bathrooms
Homeowners often want to move into a property with complete, and practical kitchens and bathrooms. The quality of these rooms can therefore be a deciding factor in whether or not an offer is put on a property.
Safety and Privacy
Homeowners are looking for a property that is safe and private. Gates in the back garden, fences that create privacy, and security measures such as alarms and cameras are highly desirable.
Open-Plan
Open-plan living spaces are a fashionable layout that homeowners are currently searching for. It can make a property feel light, sociable, great for hosting parties, and convenient for keeping an eye on any children or pets. Open-plan living spaces can also make the area feel bigger and more luxurious.
Wireless Connectivity
The speed of WiFi and the strength of connectivity are essential in the modern world. With multiple devices connected to the same network – a strong connection is necessary. Additionally, with work-from-home numbers rising, good network accessibility is key for many homeowners.
Low Maintenance
Homeowners are looking for houses that require minimum amounts of maintenance. Easy care gardens, durable kitchen and bathroom surfaces, durable flooring, practical storage, and energy-efficient appliances are all factors that appeal to potential buyers.
Garage or Designated Parking Spaces
Homeowners want their cars to have a safe place to be stored whilst not in use. A garage or driveway are two key elements that will be on viewers’ checklists.
If you are looking to sell, you can enhance many of these features to gain value before putting your property on the market. See What can you do to increase your property valuation? for how to do this.
