Working from home has become so popular that new-build properties are starting to prioritise offices.

Figures from the TUC suggest that there has been a 13 per cent rise in homeworking over the past five years as businesses and individuals embrace the opportunities presented by flexible working. Indeed, around four million people now work from home for at least part of their working week.

Property companies are now taking this trend into account with their layout and designs. For example, Linden Homes, a company currently building residential property in Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, is prioritising the inclusion of home office space in its homes,

Chris Roads, the sales director with the firm, commented: “With extremely busy lives juggling work, home, care and family – being able to enjoy the flexibility that having an office from home can offer is hugely attractive to many of our customers.

“This can range from someone who is based at home for the majority of their working week, or those who simply need a temporary and more convenient base away from the office – for commuting or caring commitments.”

Estimates from government figures suggest that there are a further 4.5 million people who would like to have the opportunity to work from home but aren't currently doing so.