Almost 70% of people would like new-build properties to be better equipped for modern living, with people citing a desire for more storage, renewable energy, and pre-wired TV and broadband.
The figures come from a nationwide survey commissioned by Sky to explore consumer expectations of new-build property against a backdrop of changing media habits and rapidly advancing technology.
Broadband and TV services ranked in the top five essential services, just behind traditional utilities such as electricity, water and gas, with 55% of people expecting to have TV services in place either before they move in or within 48 hours.
At the bottom of the table, 18% of people considered a security system essential and just 8% couldn’t live without supermarket deliveries.
Getting access to services is seen as one of the big stresses of moving into a new property. More than 70% said they find it stressful to take time off work to have services installed.
