What do we pay attention to today when buying a property?

Contrary to expectations, the property market did not suffer at all during the pandemic. Many people, even in these uncertain times, decide to buy or sell a flat. However, the criteria we use when choosing the right property have changed. What do we pay attention to today? Find out in this article.

Although there is no shortage of people wanting to buy a flat at the moment, priorities when choosing the right home have definitely changed. Until the pandemic, the typical customer on the property market was a young person who wanted to start an independent life and looked for a suitable property located as close to the city centre as possible. Now this trend has completely reversed.

Houses and flats outside the city very much in demand

Because the pandemic means we spend a great deal of time at home, we look for flats and houses that will give us as much comfort as possible. As a result, the most popular today are houses just outside the city, with their own garden and close to nature. We are also increasingly looking for properties that can accommodate not only a family with children but also the older generation. Young people want to be able to live with their elderly parents. This makes it easier to look after them and to give them a greater level of safety and comfort in everyday life.

Access to green areas is just as important. A house or flat on an estate by a forest is a highly sought-after property today. Working remotely from home, we need to be close to a place where we can go for a walk and breathe fresh air, and also take a break from constant exposure to electronic devices.

A flat with a larger floor area

Until recently, buyers aimed for two-room flats. This was the most common option chosen by couples.

Today the most popular are flats and houses with at least 4 rooms. This is because we spend more and more time indoors. We work in the flat, and our children study remotely. To ensure adequate comfort during these activities, and to divide the space skilfully into areas for work and rest, a sizeable floor area is essential. Many people pay attention to whether the flat can accommodate a home office or a study room for the children. A suitable layout of the rooms is also important, so that members of the household do not disturb one another. In addition, there is growing interest in properties with spacious balconies, terraces or a garden.

Property as the best investment

In the pandemic era, buying property still remains the best form of capital investment. Rising inflation and very low interest rates on bank deposits mean that many people decide to buy a flat precisely for investment purposes. Even if we do not plan to live in the property we buy, we can be almost certain that, by buying it now, we will profit from selling it in a few years. This kind of investment therefore carries little risk.