In this two-minute read, we look at the ways technology could shape our homes after the lockdown and beyond.
Before the Coronavirus outbreak, there was a debate around whether technology was good or bad for society.
But thanks to online home-schooling helping our children and free video conferencing allowing us to stay in virtual touch with family , friends and colleagues, technology has been embraced by more people than ever.
Here are 5 other ways futurologists (people who look at future trends) are predicting our homes may change once the lockdown ends and the 'new normal' begins.
1. Faster broadband
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More people will be shopping online than ever, and households will want and get faster internet services. 5G service is controversial with some people, but it's expected to become mainstream quicker than any of its predecessors.
2. Hand driers.
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As people are now acutely aware of the importance of clean hands homes will begin to see more and more automated hand driers fitted, like the ones you see in hotels and restaurants. The convenience of the hand driers will replace the need for paper towels and the potentially unhygienic use of cloth towels.
3. Homeworking.
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As video conferencing replaces needless meetings, it's predicted that a raft of new technology will make it even easier to work from home. The likes of Zoom, Microsoft, Facebook and Apple are all already investing in technologies to make the office place a thing of the past.
4. Delivery Pods.
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As online shopping booms, homes could have their own secure delivery pods as standard. The boxes could be unlocked with a phone by delivery drivers. So, you might never have another box dumped on the doorstep in the rain.
5. Smart Homes.
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As people become more technologically savvy, the rise of automated 'smart homes' will continue. Home automation systems will control lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security, such as access control and alarm systems.
We're expecting the local property market to fizz back into life once the lockdown is relaxed, but with new social distancing procedures and processes in place to keep all involved safe and healthy
Please contact us anytime if you need any help or advice to prepare yourself and your home for sale or rent after lockdown
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