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Tuesday 28 December 2021

4 Perks To Buying A Brand New Home

(Collaborative Post)

If you’re a home buyer then chances are you may be torn between buying an older property or something new such as a house that is currently in development. Over the last few years new builds have risen in popularity, sometimes you’ll even find that apartment-style homes are being sold out before they’re even finished being built! There are a lot of questions and concerns for homebuyers about getting a brand new home. 

Will it look good? Can it stand the tests of time? Are they safe? Are they even eco-friendly?

There are a whole array of questions that are being asked and it’s completely understandable too! Newer built homes are coming out at a much faster rate so of course there will be questions about it. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, last-time buyer or anything in between, this post will get you the answers you need!

Picture of a new home, with wood cladding and large windows


More Character
Just like older style homes have a lot of character, newer homes tend to have the same as well. Sometimes the buyer can even be a part of the developmental process so they can add their own finishing touches. It’s all really quite amazing! It’s always important to compare your options, see what’s available and what’s right for you. But you can definitely expect that there will be plenty of character if you buy a new home. They don't have to all be the same.

More Room To Make The Changes You Want
That’s not to say you can’t with older homes too. But sometimes there is a bit of a risk when owning an older house. Depending on the significance of the house and the location it may become protected by the local government. Meaning that you will not be able to make any desired changes and even when it comes to renovations you’ll be needing to deal with getting things approved. For many this can become a major headache.

Affordable
In the long run a brand new house can be far more affordable. You’ll be less likely to deal with renovations, repairs, or any tune-ups within the first couple of years of living in it. The same can’t be said for an old house unfortunately where every turn you make, there’s something else that needs to be repaired.

While the lack of repairs is one way that a brand new house can be affordable another way would include the possibility of discounts. Sometimes discounts are offered for off-plan property purchases. Depending on your location, there may be a local government incentive to help out homebuyers too. Don’t forget about the water either, when it comes to older homes it can be more difficult with keeping your water clean due to the old pipes.

Newer Homes Are Eco-Friendly
Now more than ever homes are eco-friendly, the newer ones at least. Some ways can include double glazing, roof insulation, proofing, and so much more. This helps retain heat on the inside which leads to homeowners saving money on their energy bills. Older homes don’t necessarily have these and it will cost thousands of pounds or dollars just to have the old house fixed up. This is going to be terribly expensive in the long run.

So now you've read the perks would you like to buy a new home?

Mummy Snowy Owl
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