Six reasons why build to rent is the future of real estate

Half of all new-build homes bought in 2020 have private outdoor spaces, according to AEDAS Homes' 2020 New Home Buyer Profile. This annual study, heavily marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights a clear trend: buyers want homes with outdoor spaces and larger spaces after months of confinement.

The AEDAS Homes study shows that during the past year 2020, 21.8% of its customers bought a flat with a terrace; 11%, penthouses; 10.7%, detached homes; and 6.4%, ground floor apartments with a garden. In total, almost 50% of buyers opted for homes with outdoor spaces, a quality of AEDAS Homes homes that has become a priority in the market. This percentage is nearly three points higher than in 2019 (47%).

In addition, buyers also opted for homes with more rooms. The report shows that many of those who previously owned a home with one or two bedrooms (the so-called replacement demand) now prefer homes with more rooms. AEDAS Homes sales show that 77% of the transactions it closed in 2020 were for homes with three or more bedrooms, six points more than in 2019.