Are you looking for a new home and weighing up whether to go for a new build or an older property? We’re here to help make your decision easier, with eight excellent reasons why buying a newly built home is a great idea!
Why buy a new build vs an older house?
The home you buy will depend completely on your personal preferences and the options available in the area you want to live. While older properties often come with character, they can be costly to run and maintain. New builds offer home buyers a blank canvas, with modern layouts, energy-efficiency, minimal maintenance, and peace of mind.
Make it your own
A new build is exactly that - brand new! Buying a new build house means you can tailor it, tweak it, have fun with it and add personal touches to make completely your own. The moment you walk through the door, those freshly painted walls and perfectly polished worktops are ready for a big dose of your personality.
Sustainable from start to finish
The most important home for all of us is the planet we live on. That’s why rules and regulations have been put in place for new builds to make sure they’re sustainable. At St. Modwen Homes, we go further than these regulations. From insulated walls to lots of natural light, our houses are built to be as energy-efficient and sustainable as possible.
Modern living
Modern living is all about multi-functional spaces. Living rooms double up as yoga studios, bedrooms turn into offices, and sometimes you need a space for cooking, eating, and working – all at the same time.
Whether you want your home to be open plan or dotted with quiet, private spots, all our new build properties are designed with modern living in mind.
Easier ways to buy
One of the main stresses of buying a home is getting stuck in a chain. But with a new build that’s not a problem because there’s no previous owner. Also, when you reserve a new build, it comes straight off the market – so there’s no possibility of missing out on your dream home! And if you need some help to make your dream home a reality, we offer a wide range of offers and incentives including Part Exchange and Deposit Contribution.
Designed for you
At St Modwen Homes, we offer customers a thoughtfully designed range of kitchens and bathrooms to give your home a stylish and cohesive look throughout. We also offer additional options for you to individualise your home, so it fits perfectly with your lifestyle.
Save on your bills
HBF energy performance figures show that on average, new build homeowners could save more than £64 a month on their heating, hot water and lighting bills, amounting to £780 a year, compared with purchasers of older properties. This saving rises to £82 per month when comparing the energy performance of houses specifically, rather than flats or bungalows, totalling over £979 a year.
No DIY
There’s nothing like digging out the toolbox every now and then – but knowing that weekends of DIY are waiting for you the moment you move in can be a daunting thought when buying an older property. One of the joys of a new build is the simple pleasure of everything working exactly the way it should.
Peace of mind
New build homes come with warranty in case anything goes wrong. This usually covers structural issues, weatherproofing, defective workmanship or plumbing/electrical systems. All our homes come with a 10-year NHBC warranty which is included in the price of your property. We also have a customer care commitment – so even after you move in, we offer an emergency service and can order replacement parts.
So, what are you waiting for – make your new home a new build today!