The Nationwide Building Society has conducted research amongst potential homebuyers to understand what turns them on and puts them off properties for sale. The survey also reveals what items they would consider taking with them or leaving behind when they move.
The biggest turn offs are:
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Almost a third (30%) would be put off by the smell of stale cigarette smoke.
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One in five (18%) said that pet hair or smells would be their biggest turn off.
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One in ten (11%) would not consider buying a house with mirrored ceilings.
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A further one in ten (11%) said that polystyrene wall or ceiling tiles would put them off buying.
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9% said that an old bathroom suite would be a big turn-off.
Nationwide executive director, Stuart Bernau, commented: "Taste is an individual thing and many buyers will want to change a new home in some way to suit their needs. It is important, therefore, to factor in potential renovation or re-decorating costs into their home moving budget."
"Buyers should look beyond the up-front price of the property and anticipate ongoing costs," he said.
The survey also revealed some of the more unusual features that would most attract a buyer to a new house:
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One in five (22%) would be most attracted to a property with a walk-in wardrobe.
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20% would find underfloor heating most appealing.
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13% said that a jacuzzi would attract them the most.
People were also asked what they would consider taking with them when they move, beyond the usual items of furniture and possessions. Almost half (46%) said that they might take the garden ornaments, 40% said that they might not leave without the lights and lampshades and a quarter (25%) said that they might even take the curtain rails and blinds!
Conversely, there are some things which people would happily leave behind. Surprisingly, over half of the sample surveyed (55%) would consider discarding unwanted furniture, one in three (37%) might leave rugs or mats and 32% would consider leaving kitchen appliances.
Worst of all however, 6% said that they would even consider dumping an old car at the property!
Stuart Bernau said, "Home movers invest a significant amount of time and resources in looking for the right home. They should also bear in mind that spending only a short while choosing the right mortgage provider can potentially save thousands of pounds. Steer clear of lenders which charge high fees or redemption penalties and look for daily interest and flexible features such as overpayments and payment holidays."
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