2020 is set to mark a turning point in terms of our concept of what our ideal home should be like.

At RE/MAX Isla Blanca in Ibiza and Santa Eulària, we are aware that since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a shift in people’s preferences when looking for a new home.

We have been forced to change our habits and routines, to spend more time at home and even to move activities that we used to do outdoors – from work to sport – indoors.

These new circumstances have changed our idea of home, which we used to see as a refuge to retreat to after a hard day’s work and which has now, suddenly, become a place to work, study, exercise, unwind and spend more time in than we used to. It is for all these reasons that, at RE/MAX Isla Blanca in Ibiza and Santa Eulària, we have seen an increase in demand for more spacious homes, with greater importance being placed on certain rooms over others.

Below, we’ve put together a list of the most significant changes to bear in mind when renting or buying a property from now on.

– The first thing is to look for a property with an entrance hall. In many recent builds, this room had been omitted, but it’s now back in demand. The reason is very simple: if you have an entrance hall, you can leave everything you’ve brought in from outside at the door – from shoes, jackets and bags to your shopping – until you’ve sanitised your hands, using a hand sanitiser dispenser as soon as you step inside.

-But if there’s one room that we at RE/MAX Isla Blanca in Ibiza and Santa Eulària believe every self-respecting home should have, it’s a study. The need to work from home has ‘forced’ many families to improvise a space in which to work – one that’s full of distractions, cramped and poorly organised. That’s why, these days, a home with a study is essential.

-And if a workspace is essential, what can we say about enjoying outdoor spaces? We’ve all endured the March lockdown with the anxiety of not being able to go out for some fresh air or to feel the sun on our faces. That’s why the demand for outdoor patios or gardens has skyrocketed. What’s more, here at RE/MAX Isla Blanca in Ibiza and Santa Eulària, we know this will be your ideal spot to unwind and enjoy your favourite sport, read or simply get some fresh air, free from those annoying face masks. If this isn’t possible, many people are happy just to have a balcony or terrace where they can step outside without actually going out onto the street.

-From a leisure perspective, how would you like to have a home cinema? For those who are real film buffs and enjoy staying in, a space where you can watch your favourite film or series, with a good screen and comfortable sofas, will make this room your favourite spot in the house.

-And we mustn’t forget the kitchen. Who hasn’t taken up cooking during the pandemic? Well, this has led many people to want and look for a home with a good, well-equipped and more spacious kitchen.

At RE/MAX Isla Blanca in Ibiza and Santa Eulària, we know that the property market is constantly evolving, but we must acknowledge that this year in particular, the tastes of those looking for a new home have changed radically. Whatever sort of home you’re looking for, do come and see us – with our professionalism and experience, we’ll help you find it.