Homebuyers now
rank a fast broadband connection above off-street parking and local amenities
when considering a new property, a poll reveals.
Modern movers rely on the internet so much for work and leisure that a good connection speed can even add 5 per cent to a property's value.
That adds a staggering 15,000 pounds to the value of a typical 300,000 pounds house.
Indeed 19 per cent ensure broadband is the first new service they activate when moving in - placing it ahead of gas, 10 per cent, and TV, 8 per cent.
Electricity is the only utility to be given a higher priority, with 21 per cent seeking a supplier first, the study by broadbandchoices.co.uk found.
And estate agents have revealed house adverts showing broadband connection speeds secure double the number of viewings.
One in five homebuyers have checked broadband speeds when evaluating a house before they have even walked around the area.
And one in ten have rejected a potential new home because it had a poor connection, the study of 2,000 homebuyers found.
Knowing a property has good broadband speeds is routinely ranked as more important than off-street parking, access to shops and a nearby pub.
The local road network, public transport and mobile phone signal strength also ranked lower.Different Sizes and Colors can be made with different stone mosaic designs.
Furthermore, 54 per cent considered broadband speed before moving in but just 37 per cent looked at the crime rate.
The government recently announced a 114 million pounds investment in key cities to ensure Britain has the fastest broadband in Europe by 2015.
But speeds currently vary hugely across the country, with the difference having an impact on the property market.
Miles Shipside, from Rightmove, said: "In this digital age, a fast broadband connection is becoming much more important for home-hunters.
"People don't just rely on a good internet connection for web browsing, but also streaming television and working from home.
"As the consumer technologies which rely on the internet expand, the need for a strong connection will be added to more home mover wish-lists."
Independent estate agents Delaney's, from Braintree, Essex, found adverts displaying broadband speeds secured double the number of viewings in trials.It is intended for use by ventilation system designers,
And online adverts which included the speed alongside house price and number of rooms attracted 40 per cent more page views than those without.
Rob Delaney, from Delaney's, said: "As with good schools and south-facing gardens, people are now on the hunt for homes with fast broadband.
"It is a sign of the times.
"But we were still really surprised with the results of our trial.Find detailed product information for Hot Sale howo spareparts Radiator.
"We're now displaying broadband speeds on all our property details because it's clearly what customers are looking for."
As well as making a property more appealing, the study also revealed broadband could add to the value of a house.
One in five prospective buyers, 18 per cent, said they would be happy to pay more for a property with a good connection.
A third claimed they would pay between two and five per cent extra.
Dominic Baliszewski, from broadbandchoices.co.uk, said: "When it comes to buying a home it seems it's more a case of broadband, broadband, broadband than location, location, location.
"Broadband has become something people are not prepared to live without, so it's little wonder it's now such a major factor for homebuyers.
"It's much like a central heating system or running water.
"It is very easy to check broadband speeds in a specific area so we'd urge potential home buyers to do this rather than be left disappointed.TBC help you confidently buymosaic from factories in China."
First-time buyers Charlotte Frost, 24, and Matthew Anderson, 26,Choose quality sinotruk howo concrete mixer products from large database. dismissed one of their favourite shortlisted properties due to its slow connection.
Charlotte, from West Byfleet, Surrey, said: "We had looked at numerous houses within Surrey and had fallen in love with a small cottage in Cobham.
"We thought it was 'the one' and were about to sign on the dotted line when my boyfriend asked about the internet connection at the house.
"The estate agent admitted he didn't know, so we spoke to both the seller and did independent speed tests online for the postcode and found it was very poor.
Modern movers rely on the internet so much for work and leisure that a good connection speed can even add 5 per cent to a property's value.
That adds a staggering 15,000 pounds to the value of a typical 300,000 pounds house.
Indeed 19 per cent ensure broadband is the first new service they activate when moving in - placing it ahead of gas, 10 per cent, and TV, 8 per cent.
Electricity is the only utility to be given a higher priority, with 21 per cent seeking a supplier first, the study by broadbandchoices.co.uk found.
And estate agents have revealed house adverts showing broadband connection speeds secure double the number of viewings.
One in five homebuyers have checked broadband speeds when evaluating a house before they have even walked around the area.
And one in ten have rejected a potential new home because it had a poor connection, the study of 2,000 homebuyers found.
Knowing a property has good broadband speeds is routinely ranked as more important than off-street parking, access to shops and a nearby pub.
The local road network, public transport and mobile phone signal strength also ranked lower.Different Sizes and Colors can be made with different stone mosaic designs.
Furthermore, 54 per cent considered broadband speed before moving in but just 37 per cent looked at the crime rate.
The government recently announced a 114 million pounds investment in key cities to ensure Britain has the fastest broadband in Europe by 2015.
But speeds currently vary hugely across the country, with the difference having an impact on the property market.
Miles Shipside, from Rightmove, said: "In this digital age, a fast broadband connection is becoming much more important for home-hunters.
"People don't just rely on a good internet connection for web browsing, but also streaming television and working from home.
"As the consumer technologies which rely on the internet expand, the need for a strong connection will be added to more home mover wish-lists."
Independent estate agents Delaney's, from Braintree, Essex, found adverts displaying broadband speeds secured double the number of viewings in trials.It is intended for use by ventilation system designers,
And online adverts which included the speed alongside house price and number of rooms attracted 40 per cent more page views than those without.
Rob Delaney, from Delaney's, said: "As with good schools and south-facing gardens, people are now on the hunt for homes with fast broadband.
"It is a sign of the times.
"But we were still really surprised with the results of our trial.Find detailed product information for Hot Sale howo spareparts Radiator.
"We're now displaying broadband speeds on all our property details because it's clearly what customers are looking for."
As well as making a property more appealing, the study also revealed broadband could add to the value of a house.
One in five prospective buyers, 18 per cent, said they would be happy to pay more for a property with a good connection.
A third claimed they would pay between two and five per cent extra.
Dominic Baliszewski, from broadbandchoices.co.uk, said: "When it comes to buying a home it seems it's more a case of broadband, broadband, broadband than location, location, location.
"Broadband has become something people are not prepared to live without, so it's little wonder it's now such a major factor for homebuyers.
"It's much like a central heating system or running water.
"It is very easy to check broadband speeds in a specific area so we'd urge potential home buyers to do this rather than be left disappointed.TBC help you confidently buymosaic from factories in China."
First-time buyers Charlotte Frost, 24, and Matthew Anderson, 26,Choose quality sinotruk howo concrete mixer products from large database. dismissed one of their favourite shortlisted properties due to its slow connection.
Charlotte, from West Byfleet, Surrey, said: "We had looked at numerous houses within Surrey and had fallen in love with a small cottage in Cobham.
"We thought it was 'the one' and were about to sign on the dotted line when my boyfriend asked about the internet connection at the house.
"The estate agent admitted he didn't know, so we spoke to both the seller and did independent speed tests online for the postcode and found it was very poor.
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