It stands to reason that what people want to see in a house will change as we come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully, life can move forward before too long, but there is no way society is returning to “normal”. There will be changes in everyday life, as people place greater importance and emphasis on safety.
While some people will return to their typical working day, there is a high chance that remote working will become commonplace for many people and households. Adapting to a new standard will see people review what is essential for them, and there is a strong chance this will influence what buyers look for in a home.
Many London buyers want to move somewhere else
It is interesting to know that in a study carried out by Knight Frank, a quarter of buyers and vendors are looking to move outside of London. The company analysed website traffic after the housing market re-opened, and they found that only 45% of buyers based in London were looking for property in the capital. The rest were looking outside of London.
By contrast, in 2019, 62% of London buyers were looking for property in the capital, so this represents a shift in what prospective buyers in London are looking for concerning location.
There is no shortage of significant areas outside of London for prospective buyers to look for, and some buyers will inevitably look for homes in the South East area of England. However, there is a great deal to be said for looking north, and we believe Stockport is a fantastic option for people looking to move out of the capital.
Stockport is well located for Manchester and London
Stockport has fantastic train options to and from Manchester, as well as being a convenient train ride from the heart of London. As remote working becomes more prominent, there is a strong chance that London professionals will have greater flexibility in where they live.
By setting up in Stockport, there is a chance to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can be close enough to Manchester to enjoy the comfort and convenience in a leading city in no time, but when you need to head back to London, the average journey time is just over two hours. The fastest journey is under two hours, which in the grand scheme of things, isn’t much longer than many Londoners daily commute!
With convenient transport links to the centre of Manchester, and significant developments taking place, Stockport is the ideal place to buy, live or invest. As Stockport property specialists, we want to ensure you stay in touch with the latest property news. If you are looking for assistance in this area, give Spencer Harvey a call on 0161 480 8888 or send us an email at info@spencerharvey.co.uk. For a free valuation please visit: https://www.spencerharvey.co.uk/valuation-enquiry.html