🌿 Beyond the Bifold: What Buyers Value Most in a North London Home in 2025

Friday 15th August 2025

Original Post (June 2020): Kitchens are no longer top priority – Rightmove reveals new property search trends

In 2020, people desperately searched for gardens and green space. Our article noted that the priority of the "kitchen" had fallen. By late 2025, the picture has sharpened: the search isn't just for a garden; it's for intelligent, functional space that manages the work/life boundary.

Where We Are Now: The three main value drivers in the premium North London market today are:

Dedicated Outbuildings (The WFH Evolution): The demand for detached garden offices in postcodes like Muswell Hill (N10) is now a standard requirement for high-end families. This structure must be insulated, wired, and secure, essentially functioning as a separate wing of the house.

Sustainability Metrics: Buyers are now using the EPC rating as a core search filter. A beautiful home with an EPC D rating is a liability. This has made investment in insulation and heating systems (e.g., heat pumps) mandatory, even if the Kitchen Extension is the primary project.

The Garage Revival: The once-ignored garage is being viewed as vital space for conversion (gym, cinema, or office). In areas with restricted parking like Crouch End (N8), however, clients often prioritize keeping the off-street parking over the conversion, reflecting a complex planning trade-off.