Why Buy New?

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE?
THE COST OF UPGRADING AN OLD HOME
TO NEW BUILD SPECIFICATIONS IS NEARLY
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5
Buying a new house is not just
about the money you can save,
as welcome as that is. It’s about
this new house, your house, being
a completely blank canvas on
which you can imprint your own
personality and ideas. You’re not
adapting an old property, you’re
creating an entirely new home to
be exactly as you want it to be.
The style, design, colour, feel...
it’s all yours to begin. The most
important aspect of this is that
when everything is finished, you’ll
be living in surroundings that are
created by you. This contrasts
with when you move into a home
once lived in by someone else, it
will always have reminders of the
previous owners, no matter how
much you try to change it. With a
new house it’s different because it’s
entirely new. Buyers of new houses
always tell of their enjoyment and
excitement at having a brand new
house to make their own. It may
be choosing the colour scheme or
the furniture, adding those little
touches here and there that are
important to you.
A new house quickly becomes
something that’s so much more
your home. Remember, with a
new house you’ll be creating
your decoration around the latest
fixtures and fittings. With new
houses being built to the latest
specifications, the decorating and
designing you do are adding that
finishing touch, allowing you to
truly make your new house, your
new home.
“A new build home offers
a number of benefits to a
potential purchaser, from
the obvious advantages of
an untouched property to
the long term savings from
increased energy efficiency.
Alongside the added peace
of mind provided by the 10
year warranty issued by the
National House-Building
Council, other benefits of
buying new include the lack
of ongoing chains; avoiding
hassle and uncertainty, and the
opportunity to get a home that
is ready made for modern life,
fitted with the specifications
and appliances perfect for
busy households. All in all,
the current new home market
in the UK offers purchasers a
fantastic choice of high quality,
sustainable homes, ready for
both families and investors to
get more for their money.”
-Annette Cole, Sales and
Marketing Director at Crest
Nicholson Eastern
“There are many advantages
to buying a new build home;
importantly, they are built
to the latest environmental
standards, keeping utility bills
down; according to the NHBC,
today’s new builds can be up to
55% cheaper to run than older
properties. Another advantage
is choice - when many think
new-build, they might picture
futuristic angular buildings,
however, in reality, there is
something for everyone.
Plenty of schemes that offer
a more classical feel outside,
with all the benefits of a brand
new home inside. Buyers can
also choose from new homes
in truly remarkable settings.
New homes can also present
much-needed affordability
to prospective purchasers,
with schemes such as Shared
Ownership assisting first time
buyers onto the property
ladder.”
-Cathy Lloyd, Sales and
Marketing Director at L&Q