Buying a new home is easily one of the most impactful investments you can ever make as an individual. Whether you are looking for a new home in which to build on your family, a first home as a young professional making their way in a new city or simply a next home, said home represents hundreds of thousands of pounds in your money – not to mention the environment in which you’ll be making some treasured memories.
In looking at the market, you may be overfaced by the variety of prospects in the areas of your choice. Alternately, you might feel overwhelmed at the considerable value tacked on to older properties that are starting to show their age. As someone about to make a huge investment in their future, what reasons might you have for looking towards the new-build corner of the market?
1.Contemporary Designs Tailored for Modern Living
Let’s start with some of the more obvious, surface-level reasons that make new build homes a compelling prospect. First and foremost, new build homes are an opportunity to benefit from architectural designs that maximise space and functionality;flexible layouts suit the needs of both growing families and professionals, and stand in stark contrast to the inflexible state of many older homes.
With open-plan living, spacious rooms, and clean, minimalist designs, a great deal of new-build homes are made for modern life. Though open-plan living is nothing new, it may be something you’d be forced to pay for the privilege of enjoying with older, segregated properties.
2.Low Maintenance and Warranty Protection
On a more fundamental level, new build homes offer a level of peace-of-mind with respect to maintenance and the future. Having been freshly-built, there’s no worrying about the state of the roof or brickwork; older homes, meanwhile, often come with a litany of historic issues that require your regular attention, from roof leaks to rising damp and even structural threats.
New build homes, then, require minimal maintenance for the first few years – saving you both money and time. Not only this, but the new nature of the properties means that the developers responsible will often offer warranties for appliances and structural elements. After all, every new build has its own teething problems to work through, whether through rare builder error or basic ‘settling’ issues. This warranty is excellent for providing peace of mind, as well as saving you time and money on repairs.
3.Energy Efficiency: Lower Bills and a Greener Future
New build homes also benefit from more stringent building regulations with respect to energy efficiency – not to mention the improved materials and techniques in the same arena. As such, many new build homes come with energy-efficient features beyond the requisite insulation and double-glazing; expect smart thermostats, energy-saving appliances and even new heating systems that remove your reliance on natural gas. These features reduce utility bills as well as helping you reduce your carbon footprint.
4.Strategic Locations for Work-Life Balance
Finally, but no less crucially, new builds are often located in well-connected areas that balance convenience with (relative) tranquility. While they are often built on the outskirts of urban or pre-existing suburban environments, many developments are nonetheless situated close to A-roads, public transport and pre-existing local amenities.