5 Reasons to Buy a New Build Home

5 Reasons to Buy a New Build Home



Looking for the perfect property can be a long, daunting task, but it’s important to find a home that’s right for you. You might have a list of features you’d like your house to have, and perhaps even a period property full of character is what you’re searching for? While these older homes can be fantastic, there are certain downsides to them that you won’t find if you chose to move into a new build home instead. Here are five reasons why you should think about buying a new build home, even if it might not be what you thought you wanted.

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Haus for Julia and Björn by Innauer Matt

1. Modern Fixtures

Yes, older properties have lovely characteristics and features. Still, it’s important to remember that they were built a long time ago, and therefore, might not have the modern fixtures we need today to be comfortable. You can have work done to the property to fix those issues, but that will be an additional expense, and sometimes certain renovation projects are limited due to the design of older properties. At least with new build homes, the comforts for modern living have already been incorporated into the design and are ready to go.

2. Less Maintenance

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Wooden residences in a Lithuanian nature reserve By Palekas Architects

There will be less need for renovation work on a new build home, but general maintenance can be lower, too. As the property will have recently been built, it is less likely to have ongoing issues with plumbing, loose shingles on the roof. The damp proofing won’t need your attention, and so on. That isn’t to say new builds won’t have some maintenance requirements (all properties do), but it’s less likely to be as demanding as older property.

3. Help to Buy Schemes

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House in Slovakia by Martin Boles Architect

Another great perk of buying a new build home is that they can be purchased with a help to buy scheme, making them perfect for first-time buyers looking to get onto the property ladder. These schemes will only offer help to buy new build properties, so if you are on a tighter budget and require some help, moving into a new build is a great way to become a homeowner with ease.

4. Warranties

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‘House K’ by Dietrich Untertrifaller Architecten

While a modern, new build home is less likely to cause you problems than an older property, that doesn’t mean there won’t be potential issues. This can be a nightmare for a homeowner, which is why purchasing a new build home with a warranty in place could help to give you peace of mind. Similar to an insurance policy, these warranties are organized by the developers, specifically for buyers, and this is also another incentive for people to look at purchasing new build homes. When you go to view the property, ask for more details about this.

5. It’s a Fresh Start

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Modern Home in Austin by Aamodt / Plumb Architects

Finally, new build homes are like blank canvases – you can decorate before you move in if you want to, or simply move your stuff in and unpack. Other previously lived in properties can have décor that is not to your taste, or might require renovation work before you move in, delaying you from becoming settled in your new home.

While older properties have their perks, a new build home can offer high standards of modern living and comfort, and for that, they are certainly worth considering.