Benefits of New Build Homes
If you’re looking to buy a house, it’s likely that you’re weighing up whether a new build home is the right choice for you. Within In this blog post, we want to provide you with all of the fantastic benefits of buying a new build house, including how they could be a better investment than existing houses in the long run.
What is a new build?
New build homes, like those available at County Town Homes, are newly built and have never been occupied by previous owners. This can range from all different types of properties, such as flats and apartments, bungalows, semi-detached houses and fully detached houses. These types of homes are built with the most up-to-date features and can actually be purchased before they are fully built by reserving and purchasing a plot.
New build homes are ready to move into
Choosing a brand-new home means there’s no waiting around for previous tenants to leave, and your home will be ready to move into. This can minimise some of the stress involved in buying a house in comparison to buying a resale property. This makes the process of buying a new build house easier and quicker.
Start With a Blank Canvas
New build homes come equipped with brand new kitchens, bathrooms, tiling, and paintwork, so you can avoid the cost of upgrading any of these core areas of the house. The beauty of having a blank canvas means you can design your house exactly how you want it, without having to take into consideration any decisions made by previous house owners. You won’t have any bright walls to cover up or any unsightly wallpaper to pull down. Without having to shell out on repairs or replacements for older features, you can spend your money on interior decorating.
Depending on how far along in the building process your home is when you purchase it, you might even get the opportunity to personalise your kitchen style and choose upgrades for certain aspects of the house. At County Town Homes, all homes are finished as standard with white cottage-style doors and chrome ironmongery for that final flourish.
More Energy Efficient
To comply with the latest building regulations, new homes must be built to a minimum efficiency standard. Builders have to take into consideration the amount of carbon emissions created by the house to follow regulations. The Home Builders Federation reports that energy bills for new homes are, on average, 55% cheaper than existing homes, amounting to savings of more than £1,600 a year.
Safety Is to the Highest Standards
There were updates to building regulations in 2022, focused on conservation of fuel and power, fire safety, ventilation, and overheating. When buying a new build home, you’re guaranteed to own a house that is built from the safest materials with security measures in place. At County Town Homes, all our new builds are sold with security lighting and mains-linked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Built With the Modern Family in Mind
New homes are designed for modern families – the floor layout tends to be open plan, and areas are multi-functional. Nowadays, new homes can be found with work studies, driveways, en-suites and patios, all of which have seenall had growing demand. Not only this, but new homes are likely to be better insulated and have at least double- glazed windows, so draughty windows and doors are not a problem. New housing developments are also usually created in great spots within villages, such as near to local schools and supermarkets.
Enjoy a Well-Maintained Garden
If you choose to buy somebody else’s house, the garden may be overgrown, filled with weeds and in need of a little TLC. With a new build home, on the other hand, the garden will be ready for you to landscape as you wish. When you buy a house through County Town Homes, each plot is sold with top soil so that you can design your garden to your own taste. Public open spaces within the new build development are all landscaped and cared for.
Experience a sense of community
New build developments often offer a sense of community, as many residents have moved in at the same time and begun their new home journey together. Wrottesley Village, our new build development in Perton, features a playground, giving families the opportunity to create fun-filled memories. This is also an ideal place for residents to meet others living in the development and keep in touch regularly, fostering a real sense of community. Wrottesley village also has its own allotments, encouraging a hands-on, communal approach to gardening. Read the neighbourhood guide for our Wrottesley village development for more information!
Have More Certainty in Your Purchase
When buying a new build home, you have no previous owners that who could pull out of the deal or cause problems with moving in dates. This means you don’t find yourself in a chain that is out of your control. Opting for a chain-free process and Ppreventing this feeling of uncertainty is a key benefit of buying a new build house.
New Build House Warranty
All new homes at County Town Homes come with a 10 year new build house warranty covered by one of a recognised group of providers such as the National House Building Council, Local Authority Building Control, Build Safe and more. This means that if there are any defects in the house, these will beare covered for the first two years, and then any structural issues are under warranty for the whole ten years. Structural issues could include damage to the roof, chimney, external walls, stairs or window glazing.
Minimal home maintenance
In the initial few years of ownership, new build homes benefit from minimal maintenance. With everything brand-new and under new build house warranty, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that major repairs to your home are unlikely. This allows you to focus on settling into your new home and creating memories, rather than tackling unexpected maintenance issues.
Discover our new houses for sale in Staffordshire
As our list has showsn, there are many benefits to buying a new build house and making it your home. Buying a new build home can actually save you money in the long run with cheaper energy bills and less maintenance needed. If you decide a new build home is right for you, check out our special new developments in Staffordshire and Shropshire. If you still feel you need more information to make your decision, read our guide on new-builds vs existing properties to help decide what’s right for you.
