In the Press… The Daily Telegraph

Bungalows are getting a cool rebrand, according to the Daily Telegraph, with buyers of all ages genuinely buying into the idea of truly lateral living, with the benefits of flexible, open-plan living space.

There is a certain amount of snobbery around the word ‘bungalow’ which is why ‘single-storey residence’ is now more fashionable!

Jennie Hancock is delighted to be quoted in the piece:

“Bungalows often change hand off market because sellers tend to be elderly and privacy is very important to them. There are always rumblings locally when one is about to become available so deals usually get done behind closed doors. When they do come onto the open market there is always strong competition from older and younger buyers.”

Whilst always popular with older buyers approaching retirement who are looking to futureproof, younger buyers are also drawn to the large, mature plots which are ideal for knocking down and starting again. It’s much easier to get planning permission if you’re replacing an existing dwelling, and you may be able to add around 30% to the footprint too.

Single-storey homes often come with a premium because they are so sought after – and these days very few, if any, new ones are being built.

You can read the full article here if you’re a Daily Telegraph subscriber.