The Labour government delivered their first budget in fourteen years at the end of October. It was also a budget from a woman for the first time in history. With a huge shortage of properties in the country, and affordability being a major issue, we were all waiting with interest to find out what was in store for new home buyers. Will there be any further help for first-time buyers? What are the plans for housebuilding? We share the key points from the Autumn Budget 2024, below.
If you’ve been following the UK’s planning and housing policies, you know there’s been a lot of talk about some major changes. The Government recently shared a new set of proposals aimed at fixing what many see as a broken planning system. Let’s break down what they’re planning to do—and why it matters—in straightforward terms.
As the date of the next general election gets closer, we look at what’s promised for housing by each of the main parties in their election manifestos. From the Conservatives to Labour, the Lib Dems to the Green party – here’s what the different parties are promising when it comes to sorting out the issue that is the housing industry in England.
Buying a home in an area with excellent transport links is crucial for commuters. And you’ll likely find new home developments popping up in these areas, thanks to their popularity with home buyers. From Rochdale to Wilmslow, we take a look at some of the new build homes available in some of Manchester’s commuter towns. Find out more…
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.
The East Midlands. Home to Sherwood Forest, Lincoln Cathedral, Alton Towers, and the UK’s biggest freight airport: East Midlands Airport. It’s also a region burgeoning with industry, jobs and development. We take a look at why it’s a winner for new-build homes plus explore some of the new home developments that are available. Find out more…
Are you thinking of decorating your new build with period features? What’s great about buying a new-build home is the blank canvas you have to work with. But at the same time there is a distinct lack of period style décor to give your home more character. If adding some period features to your new build is something you hope to achieve, read on for our style and design tips to help you get the balance between modern and period just right.
New data shows mortgage applications from first-time buyers are back with a bang. We look more closely at the figures and the possible factors behind the increase. Plus, read on for a selection of new home developments we’ve chosen, where you can find homes that are ideal for first-time buyers.
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…
Do you ever watch a TV drama and recognise the location as somewhere you’ve visited or that you live near? We’ve gone across the country to bring you some of the new build homes you’ll find close to famous locations.
Which location would you most like to live near? Take a look at our list and click on the new links to the new home developments featured, to find out more and register your interest.
If you’re a property investor or interested in investing in property, and you’re wondering if new-build homes make profitable properties, the answer is ‘Yes’. Read on as we look at the benefits of new-builds for property investors and share the pros and cons of choosing a new build as a buy-to-let.
Upping sticks and moving house with pets in tow is never easy, especially when you consider all the other elements of home moving you have to think about. So, we thought we’d share some pointers and tips for moving into a new-build home with pets.
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…
If you live in or are looking to move to Yorkshire, Nottingham or Derbyshire, you’ll be sure to find new homes from Harron Homes. We share more information about this regional housebuilder as well as some of their popular new home developments. After all, we’re here to make finding your dream new home even easier!
The country voted and there’s no denying that Labour’s landslide win in the polls is a major positive for housebuilders. The same can be said for first-time buyers too, who remain optimistic the new government can make much-needed changes to support home ownership. We look more closely at the plans for new homes, housebuilding and supporting home ownership under the new Labour government, alongside what experts in the industry think.
Just one of the many housebuilders featured on New Homes Place, we shine the spotlight on Cameron Homes. With the housebuilder celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, we find out more about the Midlands-based company and take a closer look at some of their new developments, including the two latest which have launched in The Midlands. 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
