Back in June we reported on the trial of a new housebuilding industry-led mortgage scheme, Deposit Unlock, in the North East of England. Today, the scheme rolls out nationally with 17 major housebuilders taking part. But what is the scheme and who can quality for it? Find out more about Deposit Unlock.
According to the latest government housebuilding data, in the first quarter of this year, the number of new homes built was the highest figure for more than 20 years. When you consider there’s a shortage of houses to meet the demand, this is welcome news for all. Here’s more information about the figures.
There is some good news for first-time buyers looking to buy a new-build home in the North-East. Newcastle Building Society have announced they will be offering 95% mortgages in conjunction with a good selection of housebuilders. Find out more…
If you’re a first-time buyer, you might be wondering where the most affordable places to buy a new-build home are. With house prices continuing to increase, there is concern that the next generation of buyers will be priced out of affording a new-build home. As well as the most affordable, we also look at the least affordable places in the country to buy a new-build home. Find out more.
From today, the nil rate band for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will reduce to £250,000 until the Stamp Duty holiday comes to a complete end in September. We look at what this means for first-time buyers, or anyone currently buying or looking to buy a new-build home and hoping to benefit from stamp duty savings. Find out more…
When it comes to the entrance of your new home, you want to make a fabulous first impression. And with a new-build, which comes finished in very neutral décor and style, it’s even easier to complete hallway makeovers and transform this space. Here are some ideas for transforming your hallway…
This month we turn our attention to the East side of the country and focus on Lincolnshire from a new homes perspective. The region, especially North Lincolnshire has reported significant house price increases of late – we share more about these and explore the new home availability in the area.
With news of record property prices again this week, first-time buyers will be ever keener to take advantage of deals to get on the property ladder. If you are a first-time buyer and looking for a new-build home, you will know there are now regional price caps across the Help to Buy scheme. We take a look at some of the developments which have homes available with Help to Buy, across the different regions.
Since Covid and the lockdowns which followed, many apartment renters or owners chose to move on and buy a house or bigger home away from the city centre. But when it comes to modern living, from a climate conscious as much as a social standpoint, there are lots of benefits to living in an apartment. If you’re thinking Why Buy a New Apartment, then here are some of our top reasons.
The pandemic has done little to negatively impact the housing market. In fact, it’s been quite the opposite with a ‘crazy’ year of house sales instead. And interestingly, location still matters for new home buyers, which we explore more about here.
