The way we use our homes has changed so much during the pandemic. As the UK’s No1 property website for new homes, we were keen to understand what’s important to a 2022 new home buyer.

The findings of the New Home Buyer Survey place the UK’s residential developers at the forefront of meeting public demand for post-pandemic living.  Results show that when it comes to buying a property, two thirds of all UK home hunters, across all regions  and buyer types, would prefer to buy a new build home VS second hand home.

2022’s cost-of-living crunch and buyer sentiment around carbon reduction mean that, when it comes to selecting a new home, the British public places energy efficiency/lower running costs top of their criteria, closely followed by a dedicated home office and access to green space.