Home movers switch priorities for future needs

A quarter of future home movers in the UK are reconsidering what they want from their next home, with private outdoor space, bigger kitchens and energy efficiency to the fore.

Analysis by housebuilder Redrow of more than 2,000 UK adults reveals that Covid-19 has forced many to reassess how they want to use the space in their home, and what community features and facilities they want to be surrounded by.

Those with children under the age of 10, or who are currently expecting a child, are most likely to have changed their priorities (53% vs national average of 24%), followed by those who have been working from home due to Covid-19, either part time or full time, or who have been placed on furlough (39%).

The majority of respondents (60%) stated that having access to private outdoor space, such as a garden, terrace area or balcony, will be the most important factor when choosing their next home, while 40% will be looking for a home with a large kitchen with ample space for food preparation. More than a quarter (29%) will be after excellent levels of energy efficiency.

In London, respondents are more concerned about access to high speed …