Looking to Sell Your Hampshire Home? Here’s What Buyers Want

Many buyers say that hunting for a new home is like looking for a healthy, low-calorie meal in a greasy spoon café… not easy. As well as wanting the right property in the right location, they usually have a long checklist to satisfy before even viewing a property.

If you’re selling, it’s useful to know what buyers are looking for so that you can get the marketing spot on.

This quick read looks at what buyers want most from a home in 2022.

Flexible living space

It’s clear that the pandemic has changed the way we live. One example is how working from home is more popular than ever. Research has shown that by 2025, nearly 40% of employees will WFH. So, it’s no surprise that homebuyers are now focused on finding a space where they can live and work in comfort. Most of our buyers are currently seeking two studies, the perfect combination is one in the main house and a separate office in an outbuilding - this allows the chance to escape the distractions and noise of family life.

Garden or outside area

While country house prices seem to rocket, the sale of flats hasn’t followed suit, with price growth much slower than other property types. Recent studies have shown that people are not only desperate for gardens but would also pay up to 5% more for one.

Broadband speed

People want to be connected, and quickly. That’s why internet speed has become a significant factor for homebuyers. In fact, our sales listings in rural areas include connectivity information alongside the number of bathrooms and bedrooms.

Poor coverage can seriously reduce a property’s saleability, and more buyers than ever list this as a necessity when searching for a home. Don’t worry if you have poor coverage or slow internet; there are steps to take that can assist, but it is best to have these in place to reassure potential purchasers before you come to sell. Please do get in touch and we can advise you on the next steps.

Eco-friendly homes

With energy prices higher than ever and green mortgages promising lower interest rates, savvy buyers are looking at a property’s energy efficiency as a deciding factor. Features that make a home more eco-attractive include double glazing, alternative energy sources and electric car charging points.

Proximity to schools

This might be an old one, but it’s still relevant, especially to families. Competition for school places is fierce, so living in the catchment area for a decent local school will always be a strong selling point. We find many buyers are looking for excellent local primary schools up to secondary school age and may plan to swap to private then, but if there is an outstanding local school, that is a great selling point.

If you’re considering selling, get in touch with us here at Ingham Fox for more great advice on marketing your home.