Fast, Reliable Broadband is a Key Selling Point for House Hunters

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Fast, reliable broadband ... it's now a key selling point for house hunters:

It used to be that demand for homes centred on the proximity to good schools, or how close they were to a nice restaurant or pub. Now, before they sign on the dotted line, homebuyers want to ensure they can download a film quickly, or check their work emails without interruption.

Access to reliable and fast broadband is one of the key priorities as working from home looks set to become a more permanent arrangement for many. And a surge of interest in people wanting to move to the country has been coupled with demand for good internet in areas that might otherwise have weak connections.

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is related to the speed of the broadband," says Julia Robotham, of Knight Frank's country department. We have even seen a number of telecoms companies arrange to visit properties, prior to exchange [of contracts], to discuss ways in which they can make working from home more effective."

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