Are they right? Estate agency claims top ‘must haves’ for homebuyers

Being close to a local park or green space was the most important 'must have' for prospective property buyers, according to Jackson-Stops.

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The top ‘must haves’ for homebuyers are a local park followed by quick access to work and good transport links, new estate agency research shows.

More than half of prospective buyers want to be within a 20-minute walk of a public green space or park, according to a study from estate agency Jackson-Stops.

Quick access to work and good transport connections ranked joint second place for the top area must-haves, with nearly half of home buyers (48%) citing this is an essential part of their wish list.

Researchers surveyed 500 active house hunters looking to move within the next three years.

Bustling

Living in an area that has a bustling high street and is rich with local amenities was a top priority for 43% of respondents. Proximity to the countryside ranked only in fifth place (40%).

Another surprising entry on the list was the desire to be in a lower council tax band for over a quarter of respondents (26%).

When asked what prospective homebuyers want from a property itself, the top four answers at 30% respectively were having a downstairs toilet, a large garden, a home office space, as well as energy saving measures already installed such as solar panels or smart boilers.

The data points to the growing trend towards ready-made convenient living.”

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Nick Leeming, Chairman, Jackson Stops

Nick Leeming, Chairman of Jackson-Stops, says: “They say an Englishman’s home is his castle, and the data points to the growing trend towards ready-made convenient living all within touching distance of the home, whether that be the benefit of a downstairs toilet or a shorter commute to work.

“Buyers looking for green energy measures already installed is a significant trend that is likely to grow in the coming years, removing the inconvenience of exploring these routes themselves as well as installation costs, noting the long terms benefits of lower energy bills.”


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