If you’re looking for a home that isn’t in need of work, one where you won’t have to live with the design choices of a previous owner and which is perfectly tailored to modern living, you might want to think about a new build or development. There are many advantages to new homes, as Louisa Hooper, Head of New Homes, Exeter explains...
“The best reason is that it’s brand new! No one has lived in it or used any of the appliances or sanitary fittings. It’s a blank canvas, ready for you to put your stamp on. Just move your furniture in and relax. You won’t need to strip walls, change carpets or take the kitchen or bathroom out.”
Left: Howley, Chard, Somerset - The Heights is a magnificent brand-new country house finished to a particularly high standard enjoying wonderful country views and found in a convenient setting close to everyday amenities. Guide price £1,650,000.
Other positives about buying new include energy efficiency and low maintenance requirements compared with older properties. New homes are built with the latest energy-efficient tech, meaning utility bills may be lower. They are likely to be better insulated and to have more efficient windows. And because they usually come with a 10-year insurance backed warranty and a post-completion customer care period for snagging, you shouldn’t have to worry about plumbing or electrical issues. As well as being specifically designed for the demands of modern life, new build homes are ‘move in ready’.
Better yet, developers watch the trends and can adapt designs to suit buyer profiles/ area needs, as Anthony Jevons, Associate Director, Hale, observes, “If you are building for your own occupation, you get to choose the designs and specifications to perfectly suit your requirements”.
“Developers are always looking to stand out from their competitors,” says James Gibbs, Director, Development Land & New Homes, Exeter. “This leads to increased specification. In many instances, buyers are given choices on specification and internal finish (subject to timescale of build and developer) such as kitchens, tiles and flooring. Keeping in line with planning permissions, some developers will work with buyers to include additional bespoke options.”
New builds also tend to be built in or on the edge of urban locations, within close proximity of shops, schools and transport links – a significant draw. “Hale and Bowdon isn’t just a delightfully leafy suburb of South Manchester, but also has a number of outstanding private and state schools. This is a huge draw for potential purchasers who want the very best education for their children,” says Anthony. Newly developed communities also include modern amenities like green spaces, playgrounds, and even community centres, making for a pleasant, family-friendly environment. And developers are motivated sellers. “They are the end of the chain,” observes James. “And each home is being sold for the first time, meaning a comprehensive contract pack is available for a swifter transaction, rather than a seller hunting for old title deeds or revealing hidden defects.”
The expert sales teams for new builds at Jackson Stops are well-equipped to assist you in acquiring your new home, whether you are looking to purchase o -plan or at the completion stage, for investment purposes or as your primary residence. We collaborate with a selection of new home developers, including distinguished boutique firms and top national housebuilders. Explore our new developments and new homes for sale and let us help you find your dream new build home.
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