It’s the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy, and you’ll have it for many years, so making sure your home can accommodate your family’s needs is key. We spoke to our property partners to find out about the most important areas to consider and invest in to ensure your property delivers as your needs evolve.
Space is at a premium in London, so making sure the layout of a property works hard for your family it key. Choosing between a fixed layout and something more flexible has advantages and disadvantages. “Around 85% of our buyers want that large kitchen/diner at the back of the house, as well as smaller rooms that can be used flexibly as family dynamics change,” explains Robin Chatwin, Head of Savills’ south-west London region. “Ultimately, we’re spending increasing amounts of time in our homes, and therefore the feeling of space - whether it be flexible or dedicated - is an important factor to consider for the majority of our buyers.
Robin continues: “From tots to teens, our homes need to work hard at servicing a family’s needs over an extended period of time and as result, the emphasis on the layout hasn’t waned over the last few years. We see many buyers in search of that additional space, whether that comes in the form of a box room, garden room or loft extension. For example, a smaller bedroom could be used as an office, then be converted to a nursery for a baby, to later make way for a playroom or games room as children grow up. Likewise, a garden room or loft conversion might see a number of uses in its lifetime, catering to families with children of all ages and ultimately future-proofing a home for generations to come.”
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