House hunters will be able to get a local’s opinion - simply by asking Alexa. скачать в хорошем качестве

House hunters will be able to get a local’s opinion - simply by asking Alexa.

House hunters hoping to relocate will be able to get a local’s opinion on life in different parts of the UK - simply by asking Alexa. Nationwide Building Society has teamed up with Amazon to provide the pioneering new service after the Covid pandemic caused a surge in people leaving London for a new life in a quieter part of the UK. It comes after a survey commissioned by the lender revealed three in 10 struggled to find information about which area to move to, with 71 per cent wanting to get recommendations or advice from local residents when buying a home. The technology is being piloted in Bristol, where it will be voiced by 20 locals from across the city who will share their personal experiences and recommendations. Prospective movers will have to say “Hey Google, talk to Nationwide Local Voices” or “Alexa, open Nationwide Local Voices”. After following instructions, for each of the 20 neighbours of Bristol featured in the trial, they will be able to hear about the culture, community and place from someone living in that area. If successful, it is hoped it will be rolled out nationally following the pilot. Anna Bentham, from Nationwide Building Society, said: "As part of our ongoing focus on helping people into homes, we want to do all we can to ensure people feel connected to where they live, supporting the communities they’re a part of and feel confident to make the leap to purchasing a new home."