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Fast, reliable broadband … it’s now a key selling point for house hunters

Forget schools or a nice pub nearby. A good internet connection is a top priority. But not all properties are equal

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.

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Originally posted in the guardian.