Access to Buying Schemes
Buying new gives you access to schemes like Save to Buy or Deposit Unlock, which aren’t available on the second hand market.
Benefits of buying a new build
When it comes to purchasing your first home, one of the biggest questions is whether to buy a new or old build property.
Buying new
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There’s a lot to think about when buying your first home. You want the right number of bedrooms at the right price in the right area. But what about new build vs. second hand homes? Below are some reasons why new should be the only choice you make.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Access to exclusive buying schemes
- Savings on energy and maintenance
- No chains to worry about
- A blank canvas
Save on your energy bills
New build homes benefit from better insulation that uses much less energy than older homes, resulting in lower energy bills. New build homes are proven to save you £450 on your energy bills which is 23% cheaper than second hand properties.
Less maintenance
New build means just that, with new appliances and new furniture you are less likely to pay out lots of money on repairs and fixing up the place. Second hand homes may come with higher costs for removing old wallpaper or replacing old appliances.
A blank canvas
One of the best parts of owning a new home is you get to put your stamp on it. Your new build home comes totally untouched and ready to decorate just as you want to.
Chain-free buying process
Being the first owner of a new build home means the often stressful and long-drawn-out chain buying process is skipped. Buying second hand can be a stressful life experiences, with the fretful and ‘in limbo’ wait, and the potential upset of being gazumped, outbid or the property being withdrawn – with new builds, that stress is removed.
You can take a weight off your shoulders
No chains. Minimal maintenance costs. A 10-year NHBC warranty. It’s these things that make life that bit simpler and less stressful. In fact, with a new build, there are so many worries you can wave goodbye to. You’ll have better security with window locks, secure entry systems and smoke alarms, and you’ll have peace of mind thanks to everything being under guarantee. Less stress, more life.
So, with cheaper energy bills, lower maintenance and the ease of purchase with schemes like Save to Buy, buying a new build seems like the sensible choice. Want to find out more? Fairview has a range of new build homes to help you get on the property ladder - fill in our contact form below and one of our Sales Advisors will get in touch.
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