Are you considering an office at home?
Many people find themselves in this situation due to the COVID19 pandemic.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are now looking at innovative ways to work and a recent survey discovered that around a third of all Brits would now prioritise a home office or space for one when searching for a new place to live.
A poll by the Home Builders Federation found that one in every six people surveyed also said that since the virus hit around March, they were now more interested in upgrading their home and improving where they spend family time, and almost a fifth want to completely change the style of their property.
Many house-hunters are now seeking out the best home office space available and property sellers and agents are responding by building adverts and listings around this feature, focusing on the home office element
The survey carried out by HBF also discovered that almost a fifth of people want to change the style of their home with renovations and modernisations being planned.
What's the deal with home office popularity?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are now looking at innovative ways to work and a recent survey discovered that around a third of all Brits would now prioritise a home office or space for one when searching for a new place to live.
A poll by the Home Builders Federation found that one in every six people surveyed also said that since the virus hit around March, they were now more interested in upgrading their home and improving where they spend family time, and almost a fifth want to completely change the style of their property.
Many house-hunters are now seeking out the best home office space available and property sellers and agents are responding by building adverts and listings around this feature, focusing on the home office element
The survey carried out by HBF also discovered that almost a fifth of people want to change the style of their home with renovations and modernisations being planned.
How hard is it to create an office at home?
It all depends on the space you have at your disposal, if you live in a 2 up 2 down you’re possibly going to find it hard work unless you’ve got a good-sized loft or even a cellar, maybe you have a good space outside the property and can knock up a shed or similar.
If your property is somewhat bigger you may have a spare room that just needs a lick of paint and a bit of furniture and away you go, maybe you want to get a bit more serious and can convert a loft or unused garage into a full-on office with new windows, fitted furniture etc and create a space for the foreseeable future or maybe you have your sights set on a garden room that can double up as a space to entertain and a dedicated office.
What are the pros and cons of working from home?
First and foremost, by working from your home office you get rid of a large portion of your weekly commute, you may even ditch the commute altogether, this obviously saves on money and on time and can possibly reduce an element of stress.
Working from home also gives you flexibility, maybe you work better at nights or very early in the morning, it can also help save money on child care in some cases, especially if your kids are old enough to look after themselves but just not old enough to be left in the home alone.
You are also staying safe, COVID is still here and will possibly be here for a while yet, social distancing is still a thing so by working from home you’re keeping your distance.
What costs are involved?
There is a real spectrum here as a shed in the garden can be a few hundred pounds but a loft conversion or garden room can be a good few thousand, you have to weigh up a number of factors such as, can it be used if you return to the office full time, is it going to put value on your property, a garden room or extra room by converting a loft surely will.
The best thing to do is speak to someone like us at Bluebell North West, discuss your ideas and options and our experienced team will talk through what can be done and how much you can expect to pay.
