House-hunting Nottinghamshire residents say virtual viewings have been critical during coronavirus pandemic

Barratt Homes is currently building a range of properties including a development at Berry Hill in Mansfield – where David Wilson Homes also has a site.

The ability to virtually view a new home was present long before the pandemic but the availability of digital assets before booking an appointment is now a key part of the buying process in the current climate.

And the survey revealed 36 per cent of people would view their potential property online.

Jan Ruston, sales director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: “It’s no surprise to see the demand for digital tools has increased rapidly among Nottinghamshire residents as being able to view a property before visiting a development is a great benefit.

“Having invested greatly in the new ways of home-buying since the beginning of the pandemic, we’re able to meet our prospective purchasers’ needs through a range of useful tools which allow them to view our new homes without leaving their own.

“There’s still nothing like seeing the properties in person so after watching a development video or taking a virtual tour of a home, we’d encourage anyone interested to book an appointment with one of our sales advisers to learn how to take the next step.”

Digital tools are available on the websites of all developments, such as online tours of individual properties, as well as development videos.