Are Homeowners Still Eyeing Up The Countryside?
Posted by TwentyCi on 9th February 2023 -
Back in 2020, we published this post exploring the sudden spike in homeowners looking to move away from urban areas to the countryside.
The three consecutive lockdowns through 2020,2021 and 2022 was a considerable driving force behind the interest in country living. But is that demand still there now that 'normal life' has somewhat resumed?
Do people still long for more garden space, fresh air and escaping from the hustle and bustle of city life nearly three years after the shock of a global pandemic? Or are people having second thoughts about moving away from areas that provide easy access to an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities?
We examined our data...
How the pandemic altered our lifestyles in the long term
Amidst the global pandemic, the news was full of how COVID had changed the way people approach their day-to-day life and still live these new 'lifestyles' today. Some of the most common themes included:
1) Swapping the workplace for remote working in the long term
Just shy of 50% of working adults had to work from their homes throughout the pandemic. When lockdowns were lifted and people were encouraged to resume their daily commute to their workplaces, many didn't want to simply go back to business as usual.
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TwentyCi
TwentyCi is a homemover and buyhavioural data agency. We deliver strategic data, insight and engagement solutions to a wide range of brands and agencies.
