Poll: Are back gardens the new hot selling point for homes?

Some 74 per cent said they predicted a shift towards properties near green spaces while 68 per cent believe homes with private, non-communal space will become more desirable.

Lockdown restrictions have been a challenge for everyone, but those without gardens have been forced to spend a hot spring trapped indoors.

So this week, Mortgage Solutions wants to know if you have begun to see a rise in the number of buyers looking for a home with its own garden.

Have you seen a rise in house hunters seeking a home with a garden compared to before the pandemic?

Yes, I have seen a noticeable rise in house hunters who say they want a garden.

No, I have not noticed an increase in interest to buy a home with a garden.

• Yes, I have seen a noticeable rise in house hunters who say they want a garden.
  72.9%
• No, I have not noticed an increase in interest to buy a home with a garden.
  27.1%

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