Save £50,000!
Buy a second hand home and, on average, you'll spend £22,000* on getting it just the way you want it. Also, on average, UK adults spend over five hours a week doing DIY and gardening related activities and it takes a year to get it to your required standard*. You'll also spend an average of £28,000† on a deposit, stamp duty and solicitor's fees. That's £50,000 you need to find at a time when finding any amount isn't easy.
Special offers
Want to get on the property ladder? With our huge range of exclusive deals you can. With the severe lack of finance currently available, most people are going to need some help to get on the property ladder. Access the special deals from developers right across the country. From Shared Ownership to Try Before You Buy - there's a deal designed to get you moving!
Lots of choice and personalise
Most new homes allow you to personalise your new home even before you and your furniture move in from kitchen units and worktops to modern ovens, dishwashers and fridge freezers. Search the wide range of new homes ranging from the contemporary to the ultra modern. Whether you're looking to upsize or downsize there's something for everyone.
Peace of mind
Most new homes are protected by the National House-Building Council's (NHBC) 10-year Buildmark warranty and insurance. The NHBC is the standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for cover on more than 80% of new homes built in the UK and currently protects approximately 1.7 million homes. Find further information about the NHBC.
Blank canvas
There's nothing quite like the feeling of moving into a completely new home untouched by previous occupiers. New home owners don't have to worry about the previous owners bad taste as soon as they move in and can instead take their time deciding on the decor without having to worry about anything like re-wiring or knocking walls down.
Reduce your energy bills
Unless you live in a hermetically sealed home, you're almost certainly occupying the global warming equivalent of a sieve. Older British homes leak heat badly. New homes dont have to cost the earth (quite literally) and will use 40% less energy than homes built prior to 1992. This could save you about £500 a year on fuel bills. Better for the environment and better for your bank balance!
Move in fast
There's no upward chain when buying a new home so you don't have to wait for the existing owner to vacate the property. Also, with part-exchange scheme's, the hassle and stress of selling your home is removed. Find out where part-exchange is available.
Safe and sound
New homes are designed to adhere to high building standards. These standards relate to every aspect of a building's construction including its structure, ventilation, sound insulation, electrical and fire safety, so new home owners can enjoy living in a safe and secure environment. Also, the modern locks and alarms means lower house and contents insurance premiums.
The green issue
Older homes demand more energy than they ought to for heating and they also waft heat into the atmosphere. A new home produces 60% less dangerous CO2 emissions than a period property. The country's houses causes 152 million tonnes of carbon dioxide to seep into the atmosphere every year. Find out how much carbon dioxide your home produces by using the CO2 calculator.
Design for modern living
New homes are built to make use of every inch of space. 17% of the living space in older homes goes unused which translates to £34,000 of a £200,000 house going to waste. New homes meet the demands of modern living and busier lifestyles by maximising space and natural light.
*Source: smartnewhomes.com's Homebuyer Survey May 2009
†Source: RICS, Department of Communities and Local Government
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