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When looking to buy a new home, there’s plenty to consider – including the size of the property. But what is considered a large house in the UK? Would detached or semi-detached be a better fit? What is the average floor space of a 4-bedroom house? To answer these questions and more, we’ve put together this guide on the different property types available to you – including each average house size in square footage, compared to the UK average floor area of 90m2[1].
1. Apartments
- Average UK house size: 656 sq. ft.
- Average number of bedrooms: 1 to 2
- Most popular with: Singletons, first-time buyers and older people
2. Bungalows
- Average UK house size: 828 sq. ft.
- Average number of bedrooms: 1 to 2
- Most popular with: Those requiring more accessibility
3. Terraced homes
- Average UK house size (smaller terraced home): 688 sq. ft.
- Average UK house size (larger terraced home): 1087 sq. ft.
- Average number of bedrooms: 2 to 3
- Most popular with: First-time buyers and young families
4. Semi-detached homes
- Average UK house size: 1033 sq. ft.
- Average number of bedrooms: 3
- Most popular with: Families
5. Detached homes
- Average UK house size: 1582 sq. ft.
- Average number of bedrooms: 4
- Most popular with: High earners
The next step
Now that you know more about the average house size of each property type, you should have a better idea about which kind of home is right for you. If you’re interested in purchasing a new build, it’s worth making an appointment with a new homes mortgage adviser (NHMA) as soon as possible. As well as letting you know how much you could potentially borrow, they’ll also be able to explain the different schemes to help you get moving – from Low Deposit to Help to Sell schemes. Why not book an appointment with one of our Sales Advisers? They’ll be able to help you through the entire buying process, from start to finish.
[1] //www.housebeautiful.co.uk/lifestyle/property/news/a2590/average-uk-property-size-comparison/ [2] //www.myfirstproperty.co.uk/firsthome/pros-cons-living-in-flat
[3] //www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35762512
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