In our experience, home buyers always have a list of must-haves when beginning their property search, whether it's a physical list or a list in their mind. 

Sometimes these lists are long and other times they consist of just one feature (such as school catchment).  
Sometimes these lists are flexible and other times they are set in stone.  
Sometimes these lists are clear in people’s minds from the offset and other times it takes a while to pinpoint.  

But we all have a list.



So, for this week’s property journal, we decided to look at the 20 most sought-after features for UK homebuyers,
as revealed in a study by Go Compare Home Insurance.  

Top of the list of property 'must-haves' is central heating, double glazing, home security and a garden,
while a reliable broadband connection has moved up into the top 5 home essentials from 8th last year.

A clear mobile signal and a good energy efficiency rating are both in the top 10 for the first time,
while friendly neighbours slip out of the top 10 to 12th. 

At the other end of the spectrum, fewer buyers considered a conservatory (19%), wood floors (13%), good local schools (13%),
open plan living spaces (9%) and period features (5%) a high-priority in a new home, with all of them failing to make the top 20. 



The Top 20 Property Must-Haves 

Central Heating
82%

Double glazing
 80%

Secure doors and windows
74% 

A garden
69%

A good, reliable broadband connection sufficiently strong to stream films and TV
59%

Ultra-fast Broadband
Over 80% of properties in Cardiff have access to ultra-fast broadband, compared to the regional average of 38.5%.
Source - Dataloft

Plenty of electrical sockets
59%

Local shops and amenities
58%

A driveway or dedicated parking space
53% 

A reliable, clear mobile phone signal
53% 

 A good energy efficiency rating
52%



Environment
9% of Cardiff is public green space, compared to the regional average of 1%.
Source - Dataloft

At least 2 toilets
52% 

Friendly neighbours
51%

A bathtub
50%

 A shower cubicle
49%

 Cavity wall insulation
46%

Connectivity
The average broadband speed in Cardiff is 61 Mbps, compared to the regional average of 36.
Source - Dataloft

 A living room big enough for a large, flat-screen TV
42%

 A garage
41%

 A dining room
40%

 A landline telephone
39%

 A new boiler or central heating system
37%



Thank you for taking the time to read our property journal, hopefully, it has provided you with some insight or ideas.
If you want any honest, expert and friendly advice about selling your home
please call our team on 02920 730 887 or email: homelife@moginiejames.co.uk