'Race for space' is over! More house hunters shun countryside living for the city

A large chunk of house hunters are shunning the countryside and returning to the city for better services and amenities. Property experts said there had been a 'move back' to city living following the so-called 'race for space' during the pandemic when they shunned urban areas in favour of rural and coastal locations following several lockdowns. House hunters are returning to urban locations following the pandemic, according to property experts He adds: 'Now, with the move back to the office, city properties are firmly back. Guy Meacock, of buying agents Prime Purchase, said: 'Being stuck in a flat in the city without a garden during Covid was particularly tough, while there is no point in having all the amenities of city life on your doorstep if you can't access them. Guy Meacock, of buying agents Prime Purchase, explained that if you are wealthy enough, the ideal is a foot in both property camps - urban excitement, and peace and quiet in the country Hamptons revealed the number, share and total value of homes bought outside the capital by a Londoner Meanwhile, North London estate agent Jeremy Leaf, said: 'Many companies are in favour of full-time office working even if there is a reluctance from some workers who have tasted life away from the office desk during the pandemic to commit to being back in the office fully.