Which is why it’s so surprising that the average Brit will decide whether they want to buy a home or not within 30 minutes of viewing it in person.
However, when it comes to buying a new car or sofa, it can take up to three times longer!
The findings of a recent survey found that the average home hunter will make up their mind within 30 minutes of a viewing, with 24% of those asked claiming they knew whether or not they liked a property within 10 minutes or less.
With the current supply and demand issues the UK property market currently faces, many buyers will likely feel the pressure of competition when making their decision.
When split into region, house hunters in the East of England were shown to be the most careful in their decision making, with the average minute of viewing totally 32 minutes.
Buyers in the East Midlands were shown to have the biggest reckless streak with the average time spent viewing a property before making a decision equalling 25minutes. They are closely followed by the South East (26) and Scotland (26).
The modern prospective buyer has a wealth of tools at their hand to prepare themselves for a viewing. With the help of a few google searches, they can compare values of properties in the area, check the quality of schools and amenities and even check crime reports. They arrive at the viewing fully prepared to make a decision, with only a visual confirmation of the property needed to push them over the edge.
