Whether you’ve made the decision to move home or perhaps you’re looking to purchase your first home, congratulations!
When it comes to choosing your new home there’s lots to think about – so where do you start? Property websites will of course have lots of homes in all shapes, sizes and budgets and are a great start to getting an idea of what may be available to you. Another option is to consider a new build home – you might just find the perfect home is waiting to be built!
So how do you decide? Let’s have a look at 7 reasons why you should consider buying a new build home.
7 reasons to buy a new build home
#1 There is no chain
I think we’ve all heard of stories where a buyer is ready to move into their new home but someone, somewhere in a lengthy chain, holds it all up. Frustrating!
Wouldn’t it be amazing not to be reliant on anyone else’s purchases all going to plan? One less stressful part to moving home.
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#2 You have a blank canvas to create your dream home
When you move into an older home, you may need to update decor and make material changes to achieve your ‘dream’ home.
Why settle for someone else’s choices when you can select your own flooring, carpets, kitchen cabinets, worktops, bath fixtures, lights and more? You may even be able to choose floor plans and layouts! And, of course, all of this work will be completed before you move in.
No need to live in a ‘building’ site while your home is being transformed to your tastes. And ultimately your home will reflect your style, not the previous owners, as soon as you move in.
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#3 You will save on running costs
Isn’t it amazing how quickly technology advances?
When it comes to your home, having the latest updates and advancement when it comes to the actual build, can and will save you on running costs. A new build home today will be even more energy efficient that one built just a few years ago.
This can save hundreds in running costs every year.
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#4 New build home incentives
When buying a new home, you may be able to utilise government incentives such as the Help to Buy Scheme.
Some developers may offer their own incentives too, or include high standard of finish versus other developments as standard.
#5 Peace of mind
Once you’ve moved into your new, clean and more efficient home, you will also have peace of mind if you do find any ‘snagging’.
Most new builds will come with lengthy warranties (for example; we personally will cover you for ‘snagging’ during the first year of build and then after by a structural warranty).
#5 A holding hand
House buying can be a stressful and confusing process. Buying a new home often means that you have a dedicated contact who can hold your hand through the process helping you with interiors or admin queries.
At Fotheringham homes we’re a small team and we love the relationships that are created with our clients during their home buying journey. We want the experience to be an enjoyable and exciting start to your new chapter, one that you’ll treasure for years to come.
#7 You can secure a new home right now
No sealed bids, no closing dates. It comes down to you making your choice at the right time.
In Summary
We all know that moving home can be stressful but with these 7 reasons to buy a new build home, it can be a more enjoyable and pain free process.
Have you bought a new build home or would you consider buying one? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear your views.