QUIRKY WORLD ... Tech space trumps family values for housebuyers

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UK: House buyers chose space for electricals like big screen TVs over being close to friends and family, according to a survey.

Research from Yorkshire Building Society found that extra room for prized technology was highlighted by 77% of prospective home buyers as an important factor when looking for a home, compared to 69% who said distance from family and friends was a key influence.