Looking for a brand new home?

Why we love new builds

• Guarantees: new-build homes come with a 10-year warranty covering structural defects. Most developers also provide their own two-year warranty.
• High spec: new homes are built to the latest specificiations, so major repairs should be unnecessary for the first few years. They tend to be more energy-efficient, too, so you could benefit from lower utility bills.
• Personalisation: if you buy off-plan, you might be able to choose your fixtures and finishes. This is great if you're attracted by the 'blank canvas' element of buying new build.
• Smoother process: there is no upward chain to contend with when you buy a new-build home, which means you won't be stuck waiting for someone to sell a property before you can move in.
• Incentives:some developers will try and persuade you to buy by offering to pay your legal fees or even your stamp duty.
• Schemes: Help to Buy equity loans are exclusively available on new-build properties.