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The benefits of buying a new-build home
Financial incentives: government schemes and developer incentives are available to help you buy your home.
New builds are chain-free: removing a world of stress from the buying process.
Eco-friendly: the majority of new homes having an EPC rating of A or B, making them a lot cheaper to run.
10 year warranties: offer you peace of mind when you buy.
Quality: today's high building standards ensure top safety and security measures will be in place.
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Find out more about new-build homes
From developer incentives to the opportunity to personalise your property and access to home buying schemes, let's take a look at the differences between buying a new-build and a traditional home.
New-build homes come with a 10-year warranty. Let’s take a look at what they cover.
First-time buyer Harry Fallows reveals why he hasn’t looked back since buying a new-build home - and why he’d do it again.
Charlotte Yea bought a new-build, two-bed apartment in Winchester and hasn't looked back. Here's why.
‘Own New - Rate Reducer’ is a brand new scheme offering lower fixed rate mortgage deals for buyers of new-build homes. Let’s find out more.
Affordable housing offers a subsidised route to home ownership through government schemes, or subsidised rents for people on low incomes.
Keen to buy a new build home but struggling to get a deposit together? Deposit Unlock could be the scheme for you. Here’s everything you need to know.
There are lots of schemes available to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder. Let's take a look at what's available.
Looking for a bargain? Let’s uncover the places where new-build homes are cheaper than resale properties.
Our comprehensive guide to snapping up a new-build property, from the schemes designed to help you buy one to all the perks of brand new goods and 10-year warranties.
Ready for a brand new home? Alongside developer incentives, there are buying schemes available to help you along the way. Let's take a look.
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We answer your questions about new-build homes
What is a new-build home?
A new-build home is a property that has been newly constructed and hasn’t ever been lived in before. Everything in the home, including fixtures, fittings and appliances is brand new.
Sometimes, if a property has been completely renovated to the point where almost everything is new, it can also count as a new-build home.
Nic Hopkirk
Senior EditorIs buying a new build a good investment?
Buying a new-build home can save you money in the long term for the following reasons:
They come with 10 year warranties
They often have EPC ratings of A or B
They can save you money with day-to-day running costs
Ellie Isaac
Senior EditorWhat schemes are available for buying a new build?
Shared Ownership lets you buy a portion of a property, meaning you only need to save up the deposit.
Deposit Unlock and the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme enables you to buy a new-build home with just a 5% deposit.
First Homes helps local first-time buyers and key workers by offering new-build homes at a 30% - 50% discount.
Nic Hopkirk
Senior EditorWhat is the average cost of new-build homes?
The average price of a new-build home in the UK for 2023 is £389,659, according to the Land Registry. This price varies depending on where you are buying in the country.
The average price for a new-build home in London is £634,100. That's around twice the national average. Whereas a new-build home in the North West is £297,100 and £461,800 in the South East.
