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The 16 most important things Britons want when buying a house

Jul 26, 2021, 12:45 IST

16. Safer neighbourhood — surprisingly low on the list, only 7% say this is a top priority when buying a new home.

15. Being close to sports facilities — around 5% of homebuyers really value being next to gyms, leisure centres, and other sports venues. It has grown increasingly more important as this is number has risen from 2% last year.

14. Space for pets — around 7% of people are willing to pay the average £7,532 ($11,917) extra for finding a place to accommodate their pets.

13. Being next to bars and restaurants — around 8% of the survey respondents want to increase the quantity and quality of their leisure time by being next to eateries and drinking holes.

12. Being close to family — this is ranked relatively low down in the list of priorities for moving house. Maybe this is because extended family may not live anywhere close to work.

11. Strong broadband signal — this ranked higher than being closer to family with 10%.

10. A private outdoor area — around 11% said they would like to have this, even if it means just a balcony or a tiny courtyard.

9. A south facing garden — while some people are just grateful for some outdoor space, 12% say having a garden that gets all the sun is the most important factor to them.

8. Investment potential — interestingly, a bulk of Britons looking to move are thinking about how much money they could make from their property in the long term. Around 12% of people value investment potential as their number on priority but ranks slightly ahead of the previous slide because of the average extra a Briton would have to pay to get a better investment – £10,379 ($16,432).

7. Being next to the shops — some 15% of people are willing to pay an average extra £6,388 ($10,110) to be closer to local amenities.

6. Having a garage or parking — with some people making thousands of selling parking spaces separately to desperate car owners, around 15% of survey respondents cite parking as their top priority.

5. Nearby access to green space — if people can't get a garden or their own outdoor area, 17% say living near a park or some greenery is number one on their list.

4. Good school catchment — 19% of people say living next to a rated school is the biggest priority for them and are willing to pay the average £6,275 ($9,934) for the luxury.

3. More space — 27% say they are moving because they need and want more space, although it is still only third in the ranking.

2. Being next to public transport — 28% say being next to a train, tube, or bus station is a key factor.

1. Being close to work — A third of Brits cite this as essential when buying a property and find it more important than being close to family.

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