Trading A Longer Commute To Work From Home
Coronavirus has obviously had an impact on people’s lives…
I sincerely hope that everyone that is reading this has been able to stay safe and is still able to have as similar a life as they did before Coronavirus in terms of job and lifestyle…
Coronavirus and working from home during this period has brought up a few questions that may not have necessarily been at the top of the list in terms of search criteria for people.
These are questions such as:
- “What is the WiFi speed in this area?”
(If people are going to be working from home during and potentially post Coronavirus, then WiFi speed will be crucial!)…
- “Is there any outside space?”
(Outside space could be a higher priority for some than it was before)…
- “Is there a home office or room to create one?”
(Linked to the WiFi question above, it is important to have a dedicated home office)…
- “How far is my commute to work?”
“Some home buyers may be planning on working from home 5 days a week… Others may be planning on working in the city between 1 - 2 days a week… Others may be planning on working in the city for 5 days a week…”
(This has always been a priority for the majority of home buyers. I have added this question to the list because home buyers may well be willing to travel an extra 30 - 40 minutes each way in order to get their dream home)…
This last question is going to be fascinating to watch…
Some home buyers may be planning on working from home 5 days a week…
Others may be planning on working in the city between 1 - 2 days a week…
Others may be planning on working in the city for 5 days a week…
Coronavirus has shown people the need, or the general importance, of buying a home for the potential lifestyle that it gives.
Some people may genuinely be prepared to have a much longer commute to be able to come home in the evenings and weekends to a beautiful country house with outside space instead of a flat in the city centre…
It will, of course, be down to personal opinions and preferences…
I’m intrigued to see what will happen over the course of the next 36 months in terms of home buyers preferences!