Don’t forget to check for good broadband

TOP of the wish list for those home hunting in York, according to Indigo Greens estate agency, are location, with Heworth and Holgate remaining firm favourites.

Off-street parking is also in demand but hard to find, which makes properties with dedicated parking areas all the more attractive.

Garden space ranks third highest, boosted by those who are hybrid working and spending more time at home. A home office is also very desirable for the same reasons.

Open plan living may not be for everyone but it reached fifth place in the poll.

However, the agency is reminding would-be sellers and buyers that wi-fi is also vital. CityFibre, an independent full fibre platform, suggests that buyers check available wi-fi services when viewing a property.

Full fibre and fibre broadband are two different things. Full fibre networks use 100 per cent fibre optic infrastructure to carry data at lightning speed. This gives users consistently faster speeds for upload and download and near limitless bandwidth so everyone at home can work, study, stream or game simultaneously.

Fibre services on the other hand use copper, which transmits data using a slower, heavier electrical signal. Almost two in three people don’t know the difference between full fibre and part fibre.

Kim Johnston, CityFibre’s area manager for York, said: “Research shows that strong digital connectivity increases the valuation of properties and brings wider economic benefits to local areas. It could also potentially save on their bills, which is a huge added benefit.

“The next generation of homeowners need houses that can cater for increased hybrid homeoffice roles.”