It’s probably one of the best reasons for buying a brand-new home: the fact your new-build is a blank canvas. You won’t need to stress about removing awful wallpaper, there’s no need to knock down decades-old timber structures in the garden, and you won’t have to go to the expense of a full property rewire. Plus, everything is new! Yes, when it comes to a new-build home, you’re starting from a completely brand-new, clean slate.
With the introduction of the new planning rules from the government, we’re hopeful it will mean greater opportunities for local housebuilders. It certainly paves the way for smaller businesses to be innovative and create new homes in high streets and town centres across the country. We explain why…
A new guide has been launched with information for housebuilders on how to enhance and protect biodiversity within new home developments. We take a look at the details of the report, and how the housebuilding industry can embrace biodiversity.
They build new homes right across the Midlands region and have a thirty-year history. We shine the spotlight on Walton Homes in the Midlands and take a look at some of their new developments, which are proving very popular. Read on to find out more…
Despite the worry over cladding, and the demand for larger properties and greater outdoor space brought on by the pandemic, people still want apartments and flats when it comes to buying a property. We find out more…
Depending on where you want to live in the country, new home prices vary considerably. We share some examples by price band across different UK locations, and the new homes you can get for your money. Take a look…
One of the biggest reasons why people go on to buy a new build home is because of their improved energy performance, compared to older properties. So, it’s good news to learn that a large majority of new homes coming through the pipeline are within the two most energy efficient bands, according to Government data. We take a closer look…
In the last twelve months, a lot has changed in the way we use our homes. We value our home space more than ever before and new aspects of the home have become a priority. Even those involved in the design and building of new homes have adapted styles and features to include more of what’s popular and wanted. From a homebuyers and housebuilders perspective, we look at the 2021 home trends.
It’s been one of the biggest issues in the housing market for several years now: housing affordability. The average cost of a home far outweighs the average salary, across many regions of the country. But new figures from Paragon Development Finance show that for new build properties specifically, there has been some improvement in affordability last year. We find out more…
