What's Hot In Property Post Pandemic
With the long awaited introduction of the COVID-19 Vaccine now firmly underway, the world begins to try and find a new 'normal', with leading business experts beginning to see the early signs of how their particular field may be affected, and how they will need to adapt and change to ensure they survive in the post pandemic world.
Property is no exception. After spending time analysing the market and speaking with some of the front line team in the property world such as estate and lettings agents, it is becoming increasingly apparent that house movers are setting new criteria when it comes to seeking out their dream home.
Ensuring that you are at the forefront of this demand is essential, and that you are buying and designing properties that meet the new needs of the market.
Cleanliness
It's probably no surprise that both buyers and prospective tenants alike are a little 'on-edge' at the moment when it comes to cleanliness. A real hot topic, and one that can be quite a turn off when looking at your potential new pad in a bid to try and minimise your exposure to COVID. If you're currently trying to sell your home, look into getting some professional cleaners round to perform a deep clean to ensure that people viewing your property feel safe.
Outdoor Space
Possibly the biggest change in market demand has been the shift from a garden being a luxury, to a necessity. This need was initially driven by the fear of a 2nd COVID wave back in July 2020, and people wanting peace of mind to know they will have the ability to be able go into a safe outdoor space, should another lockdown occur - and it did - which only drove the demand for an outside area even higher. In a recent survey carried out by SpareRoom, the figures showed that a staggering 49% of Londoners plan to move out of the capital for good once the pandemic is over, to find bigger properties, that are more value for money, with a garden or outdoor space.
Extra Rooms
Does anyone remember when 'working from home' was a cop out for a hangover day? Well, not anymore. As hundreds of thousands of Britains are no longer allowed in their place of work, theres been no option but to purchase a wooden desk and a wheelie chair. The reality is that in this current climate people need extra space or additional rooms to create a pop up office at a moments notice!
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