More and more people are interested in buying new build homes with solar panels installed. In fact, there is even pressure on the government to build more homes with solar panels as standard. We take a look at the benefits of solar and the government’s Future Homes Standard, as well as sharing links to new home developments where you’ll find energy-saving solar panels. Find out more…
The housing industry was surprised by news this month that housebuilders Barratt and Redrow are to merge in a £2.5 billion deal. We look at why they’ve merged and what will this mean for the industry as much as for house buyers? Find out more…
It’s been a difficult year for new home builders. Economic constraints such as high interest rates and a slow economy have impacted the number of construction starts. So, it might come as good timing that the HBF has released a new 10-point plan to boost the building of new homes. In this article, we take a look at the recent dip in new home construction starts over the last few months and shed light on what the HBF is proposing…
You’ve bought your dream new home and you want to get started personalising it. But before you invest in paint, wallpaper or even decorating services, it pays to find out more about decorating a new build. We share some tips and advice here…
This month, the finalists for the 2023 Housebuilder Awards were announced. The big night, where we find out who the winners are, is set for later on in the year, in November. And as well as the large, well-known names in housebuilding, smaller housebuilders feature in the running for an award. We take a look at some of the housebuilders who are up for a nomination and the categories they have been nominated for. We’ll also take a closer look at some of their developments which we have listed here on New Homes Place. Find out more…
May is here, the month of Bank Holidays. And with fairer weather and longer days, many of us make trips to the seaside. But those days out can be fraught with queues of traffic on one main road heading in and out of small coastal towns. Imagine living closer to, or by the sea! We take a look at new homes on the coast; from their appeal to their benefits and where new coastal homes are being built.
It’s time to get ready for New Homes Week. This year, the consumer awareness campaign from The Home Builders Federation (HBF) takes place from 27 February to 3 March. The campaign has been named ‘Make your move’ and will focus on the many benefits of new build homes. We find out more…
What do you do if you are due to move into your new-build home before Christmas? With so much to prepare with Christmas itself – how will you be able to organise a smooth move and get all the necessaries completed? We share some tips on moving over the festive period and what to prioritise when it comes to moving into your new-build before Christmas.
Have you put your new-build home buying plans on hold due to the high mortgage rates? Being able to afford monthly mortgage payments is a growing worry for many house buyers. But help us at hand by the way of low interest rates, for anyone buying a new build home. Find out more about the Own New Rate Reducer scheme which is available with housebuilder Allison Homes.
Award-winning and fast-growing, we take a closer look at Piper Homes, an SME housebuilder whose operations cover The Midlands area. Piper Homes have been doing great things in recent years – we share more about these as well as some of the new home developments they have available. Read on to find out more…
Whether you’ve been in your new build home for a few weeks or months, or maybe you are still searching for the right one to buy – we focus on autumn and new build homes. From decorations to practical tips, we also share links to some of the new developments where new homes are launching this autumn. Get cosy and find out more…
The UK housebuilding industry has had a tough few years and this one is no exception. In fact, after the Covid year of 2020, this year’s proving to be one of the most challenging yet. But what are the biggest issues for housebuilders? How are they impacting sales and completions? And what do they mean for new home buyers? We take a look…
5 Reasons why you need a Specialist Mortgage Broker
If you visit our website, you will see one of our featured housebuilders right now is Kingswood Homes. If you don’t know much about Kingswood, find out more about them, see some of their new build homes, and discover what they have to offer new home buyers.
You may have heard in the news recently, that one of the country’s biggest housebuilders is ditching gas in some of its new homes. Yes, Redrow confirmed it will be switching to heat pumps as standard for heating all of its detached properties. This is a significant step and sends a big message to others in the industry as the government looks to roll out ‘The Future Homes Standard’ and making new-build properties gas free by 2025.
Despite the difficult economic conditions over the last few months, the registration of new homes between July and September were some of the highest since 2007. However, the NHBC warn of a ‘slowdown ahead’. We look at the figures, including where new home registrations are the highest. Find out more…
New Build Hotspots where New Homes are Cheaper
With the New Year comes an increase in Google searches for new build homes. In fact, you can go back to the days immediately after Christmas, leading to the New Year, to see more and more people searching for new homes on Google. In this article, we share the trends and discuss why and what prompts people to search for new homes at this time of year.
It’s a fact that there is a dire shortage of rental homes in today’s property market. Perhaps you’ve considered becoming a landlord and you’re unsure of the best property you ought to invest in to get started. You might be wondering will a new-build make a good buy-to-let investment? We take a look at the key points of consideration as well as the pros and the cons of a new build as a rental property. Find out more…
Finished new build properties resemble a blank canvas for you to put your own stamp on. But what can help make yours a happy, healthy new-build home? We look at the key areas to focus on to ensure everyone has the space they need for comfort, relaxation and good overall health
In today’s world of ever increasing costs, for the older generation, retirement living makes a safe and sensible choice. We look at the associated positive factors and share 5 benefits of retirement living. Plus, we look at a handful of retirement properties you can find on our website from Churchill Retirement Living developments. Find out more…
Did you know there is help out there for first-time buyers with the government’s First Homes Scheme? It launched back in June 2021, and provides local homes for first-time buyers at discounted prices. We look at how the scheme works, who is eligible for it and how you can go about finding and applying for First Homes
To ensure the fastest broadband speeds for new homes, the government recently announced an amendment to the Building Regulations 2010. The change means new homes in England must now be built with gigabit broadband connections. We look more closely at broadband for new homes, from why it’s important, to who benefits. Read more here…
It’s been encouraging to see some mortgage positives for new build home buyers as New Homes Week 2024 arrives. If you’ve been putting off a new build home purchase due to mortgage or deposit affordability, this will certainly come as welcome news! From lifting maximum LTV to help with interest rates, find out more about the initiatives and who’s doing what.
The new year will see the start of a new home search for many. In 2023, house prices fell by 1.2%, according to data from Zoopla, bringing the average house price to £264,000. With new- build homes being the most energy efficient and cheapest to run, we are sure they will remain desirable among buyers. But where can you buy a new build for less than 300k? From Scotland to the south coast, we share links to new build homes available under £300k across the country. Take a look…
Once upon a time, in a world before high interest rates and when Help to Buy still existed, we saw mostly first-time buyers buying new-build homes. Today’s property market is vastly different with first-time buyers finding it very difficult to buy, whether they choose a new or older property.
Back in March, the Sunday Times published the results of this year’s best places to live. We thought we’d remind you of the overall winner alongside some of the winning regional places. And while we do that, we’ll also share details of the new build homes on new developments either in or close by to, the best places to live.
What are the best improvements you can do to add value to your new-build home? It might not be a priority when you first move in, but a few years down the line, you may want to harness the investment potential of the new home you bought. From changes to additions, from the inside of the property to the outside, we look at the home improvements which can add value to a new build.
Lots of new build home developments can be found close to rural settings. And with this, comes the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and countryside, all on your doorstep. With a focus on the north of the country, we look at some of the new homes currently available near countryside walks. Take a look…
With 2022 coming to a close, we look ahead to the New Year and some of the exciting new build home developments you can find in 2023. We’ve gone across the country to bring you a flavour of what’s available if you hope to buy a new build in the new year. Take a look…
