Deciding to buy a new home is an important decision and one which requires a lot of consideration. One big question that you might be struggling to answer is why buying a new build home is a better choice than purchasing an older property, and what the overall benefits are? Luckily, we know plenty of reasons why buying a new build property is a great decision – both financially, environmentally, and physically.
Here are 5 reasons why buying a new home with Peter Ward Homes might be the best decision you ever make…
1. A home that’s brand new
Imagine moving into a home where everything is completely fresh and brand new. Well, that’s what you will get when you move into a new build property.
It’s reassuring to know that you won’t find any nasty surprises in the cupboards or horrid smells coming from a dirty oven when you move in. Instead, you have the guarantee that you will be the very first people to use your kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and appliances once you are handed your keys.
2. A home with choice & personalisation
When you choose a new property, you are likely to have a number of plots to choose from, depending on the type of house you are looking for and the budget you have available. Whether it’s a 3-bedroom terraced property or a 5-bedroom detached home you are looking for, you are sure to fall in love with one of the new homes in the development.
You may also be able to personalise certain fixtures and fittings included in the price – depending on how far the build is in progress and the type of property you are purchasing. This could include kitchen units, tiles, worktops, and bathroom tiles.
3. A home that’s energy efficient & cheaper to run
Technology, materials and building methods have advanced majorly over the past few years, meaning that new build homes are much more energy efficient than the majority of older properties and period homes.
In fact, new research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) found that, based on Government Energy Performance Certificate data, buyers of new build homes will save on average around £2600 a year in energy bills. This largely comes down to the fact that 84% of new build properties are rated with an EPC of B or above, while less than 4% of older properties reach the same standards.
4. A home that’s designed for modern living
The demands of modern living have also changed in recent years, with more people working from home, and more requirements for flexible living spaces. That’s why the majority of new build properties are built with open-plan living areas, which can be used in a number of different ways depending on the owner’s preferences.
New build homes also tend to have more evenly sized bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and pre-built storage areas – meeting the needs of the modern family.
5. A home with no renovation work needed
If you’ve ever undergone any renovation work at home, you will know that it can be both stressful and expensive. The rising costs of materials and increased demand for tradespeople mean that it’s becoming harder and more costly to make updates to an older property – that’s if you can even get a builder to agree to the job in the timeframe that you need.
When you buy a new home with us, there is no renovation work needed. You can leave the hard work to our dedicated and skilled builders, knowing that you will be buying a home from an award-winning company who is proud to be recognised as an exemplary builder, under the Consumer Code for Home Builders.
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