Friday 3 October 2014

The Advantages of Buying a New Build Home

Looking to buy a house but can’t decide what to go for? Here are five reasons why a high quality, new build home has so much more to offer than a previously owned property. 

First choice

Buying new build homes means you have exciting options to choose from in a range of styles, shapes and sizes. Regardless of whether it’s a three-bedroom family home or a modern flat, you can be sure that everything about the new build home will be bright, fresh and clean. There won’t be any walls to strip and re-paint, no worn carpets to replace, and no dismal DIY projects done by the previous owner to dismantle. New builds are all yours to furnish how you want – a blank canvas on which you can express your own personality.

Greener and more efficient

New build houses are definitely greener, generating around 60% less C02 emissions than older properties and are also more energy efficient. Built to modern environmental standards and making maximum use of space, new builds are also well insulated, which means they will cost less to heat than an old house and are kinder to the environment. New builds also require less upkeep and maintenance than older buildings.

Quality and security

The quality of new builds is generally excellent in the UK and any reputable house builder will offer an extensive warranty on the property, as well as a customer care service plan. With a new build you’ll also have the opportunity to discuss any concerns you have with the builder, or to make any special requests. Many new build homes will come with alarm systems included and will also be designed with the latest safeguards in terms of fire and electrical safety.

Get moving

When buy a new build home you don’t have to wait for anyone to move out before you can move in! There won’t be any of the last minute delays so often associated with buying a previously owned property, and once you’ve paid your reserve or deposit, there’s no fear of someone coming along and beating your offer, or the deal falling through for some other reason. Once you have the completion date, you can start to plan for the big day when you get the keys to your new home.

Property ladder

There are a number of schemes that can make buying new build houses especially attractive for anyone wanting to get onto the property ladder. Government schemes such as FirstBuy and NewBuy offer special deals to anyone buying a brand new house, which can make all the difference in what is an important investment.

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