Yorkshire residents underestimate the cost of their ideal home by over £200,000

The research, conducted by leading manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, Origin, found that Yorkshire residents’ ideal home is a detached, four-bedroom, two-bathroom property. The perfect home also boasts a children’s playrooms, a study, a summerhouse, a garden with a patio, and countryside views.

However, locals hope to spend just £561,000 on this ideal home – significantly less than it’s worth. In fact, the average cost for a property with these features in Yorkshire is an eyewatering £783,000 – 33% more than buyers expect to pay.

This challenge can be seen across much of the UK. In fact, there are only seven counties where homeowners can purchase their ideal home within budget this includes Devon, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk.

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, comments: “Our research shows that Brits know exactly what they’re looking for in a property and have some ambitious goals when it comes to their ‘forever home’. However, due to a volatile market and rising house prices, this is becoming harder to achieve than ever before, particularly in certain areas of the country.

“Thankfully, our years of experience in the home industry have taught us that the perfect home isn’t dictated purely by square footage or the number of reception rooms. Instead, it’s about creating a space that you love and that works hard for you and your family. With the right advice and planning, this is achievable for everyone.”

The most expensive places (on average) in the UK to buy a ‘forever home’:

1. Cambridgeshire - £1,800,000
2. Oxfordshire - £1,650,000
3. Manchester - £1,608,333
4. Warwickshire - £1,522,500
5. Staffordshire - £1,400,000

The most affordable places (on average) in the UK to buy a ‘forever home’:

1. Norfolk - £466,666
2. Shropshire - £498,333
3. Cumbria - £500,000
4. Leicestershire - £517,000
5. Lancashire - £551,650

Visit the Origin website to take a closer look at Britain’s Forever Home