South Yorkshire homeowners urged to check heating before selling

Homeowners planning to sell in south Yorkshire are being encouraged to check their heating system before selling to a new generation of ‘homeworkers’.
Check your heating before selling so as not to put off home-workers from buying.Check your heating before selling so as not to put off home-workers from buying.
Check your heating before selling so as not to put off home-workers from buying.

With the house-moving season in full swing, homeowners looking to sell their property are being encouraged to check their heating system is in tip-top condition to help sell their property and to avoid putting off potential buyers who plan to work from home.

The advice follows a new YouGov survey which revealed that 68 per cent of individuals who have been forced to work at home during the pandemic would prefer to continue to do so in the future.

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Remote workers could see higher fuel bills and living costs, particularly in the colder months, so home buyers will likely want to ensure the heating system is efficient and working correctly before putting in an offer.

Malcolm Farrow, from OFTEC, said: “It’s a popular time of year for house movers and we know an increased number of these buyers will be thinking about space for home working environments along with associated living costs.

"It brings an increased need to think about their heating system and whether it is fit for purpose.

“It may seem strange to think about heating with all this hot weather but, summer is a good time to make improvements to your system as it is not being used.

"It’s an important consideration because, if it hasn’t been looked after, it could put off potential buyers or lead to a reduced offer if they anticipate it will need replacing.”