Benefits of a New Home

The National House-Building Council (NHBC), the leading warranty provider for new homes in the UK, is encouraging homebuyers to consider the benefits of buying a new home.

Aside from all the obvious benefits such as modern bathrooms, swish fitted kitchens and savvy gardens, there is also no dated décor from previous owners or shabby exteriors to give you and your wallet nightmares!

-    Warmer, peace & quiet - A new home will be more energy efficient, with a modern heating system and higher levels of insulation. New homes built today can use up to 50% less energy than homes built in the early 1980’s. The energy efficiency of new homes continues to improve with stricter regulations. New homes have higher levels of sound insulation both within the home and from neighbours and other external sources. New homes are built to mobility standards giving easier access for the disabled and elderly. 

-    You're covered - Most new homes come with an NHBC Buildmark warranty. This insurance backed policy covers purchasers against all defects due to the NHBC standards not being followed for the first two years. During the next eight years the warranty provides cover against major damage arising from structural defects or drainage defects.Some developers are offering their own cover in addition, giving you further peace of mind!

-    Greener - Using less energy than older homes, new homes emit less carbon dioxide; a cause of global warming. Domestic water use can be kept to a minimum by using water efficient fittings such as showers and dual flush toilet cisterns. New homes are increasingly built on brownfield sites, recycling previously developed land. Typically these developments are close to town centre amenities.

-    Choice -  There are normally a variety of home styles to choose from on a development. A lot of older properties are built in streets where the properties are similar in layout, style and accommodation. Subject to the stage of construction, buyers can usually choose fixtures and fittings from the builder’s range; typically this is confined to kitchen units and wall tiling. Most developers offer other optional finishing touches so you can personalise your new home.

-    The chintz has been chucked - a new home is a blank page, with no decorating left over from previous occupants so you can start from scratch in the garden, designing and planting what you want

-    Incentive schemes -developers may offer anything from part exchange on your old home, paying for Agents fees, shared equity and deposit ‘top up’ so that you can take advantage of improved lending rates.

-    A happy home is a safe home - if you have a growing family it is important to know your home is safe. In addition to using friendly materials, Modern homes are built to the latest safety standards using fire-resistant materials and linked smoke alarms. Certain rooms are required to have accessible opening windows, large enough to allow escape in the event of a fire.  Additionally locks on ground floor windows, fire escape windows, robust locks on front and back doors. Plus there should be no more worries about dodgy wiring, as electrical circuits in new homes are designed to meet the electrical demands of today's lifestyles.

-    New homes come with higher levels of security, with window locks and British Standard 5 lever locks to main doors. Some builders either pre-wire for a burglar alarm system, or fit one as standard. These measures can help reduce house and contents insurance. Some developments even meet the criteria required for Secured by Design approval - a scheme that meets police standards for home security to guard against burglary and assault by way of estate design, physical security, lighting and alarms.

-    DIY free  - Being brand new, your new home should not need modernising, updating, refurbishing or redecorating for several years to come. Most new homes are fitted with Upvc double glazing, fascias and soffit boards, requiring only cleaning as maintenance.

-    New neighbours, new friends - if you are moving into a new home chances are your neighbours will be doing the same, what better way to make new friends than with people are in the same situation!

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