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.
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…
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…
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
