The importance of community

The importance of community

In this quick read we look at the importance of community when it comes to deciding on where to live

  • Humans are social animals, forming societies and seeking contact with others for well-being purposes. It is not therefore surprising that buyers and renters look for a sense of community in their new home search.
  • Three quarters of home movers rated the local community as 'Important' when searching for a new home to buy. Pleasant neighbours were viewed as important by 87%.
  • A sense of community in a local area would also encourage 72% of renters to rent for longer and, 69% would rent for longer if there was a sense of community within their building.
  • Neighbourhoods or streets where homes rarely come up for sale are a good indicator of a strong community, as is the number of neighbours a resident knows by their first name.
  • Source: Dataloft, Property Academy Surveys 2022 (including over 10,400 home movers, over 6,800 renters)


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