British homes have £34,000 worth of ‘wasted space’
A poll of 2,000 homeowners found 15 per cent of the typical British dwelling is completely unused
THE average British home contains £34,000 worth of "wasted space", according to a study.
A poll of 2,000 homeowners revealed that about 15 per cent of the typical British dwelling is completely unused.
This equates to thousands of pounds in and outside the home based on the average house price of £226,906.
The most unused areas of the home include the attic, spare rooms and the garden shed, according to the survey.
The research was commissioned by TalkTalk, who’ve launched a Wi-Fi Hub which improves internet connectivity around the home.
It identified lack of web connectivity as one of the key reasons for unutilised space.
Linda Barker, home design expert, who has teamed-up with TalkTalk, said: "We literally can’t afford to waste space - we’re moving house less than ever before and it’s becomingly increasingly important to make the most of what we have."
The research also found 63 per cent of those polled would be more likely to utilise unused space in their homes if they had stronger Wi-Fi signal.
And a whopping 96 per cent said internet connectivity in the home is important to them.
On this note, one quarter would be willing to pay around £12,000 more for a house with no Wi-Fi blackspots.
If choosing a new home, those polled also said Wi-Fi connectivity would be more important than proximity to restaurants and pubs, quality of nearby schools and having parks close-by.
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Phil Amy, head of product at TalkTalk, said: "Packed with the latest technology, our new Wi-Fi Hub and market-leading Fibre Broadband is helping UK homeowners open up more corners of their home than ever.
"With stronger connectivity, we can make better use of neglected spaces in our homes; from home cinemas in the attic, to garden shed gaming dens and garage gyms, the possibilities are endless."
The Sun Online previously spoke with luxury London estate agent Daniel Cobb revealed the simple touches you can make to boost your home's value and make sure that you get an offer quickly.
We also revealed the top 20 things you need to do to sell your home - from installing more plug sockets to getting an efficient central heating system.
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