GUIDES FOR HOME-OWNERS

A new-build or new home warranty is a ten-year insurance policy for newly built or newly converted properties. They protect the buyer of the home from any structural and related defects, and they help ensure the buyer can get any repairs needed during the initial years of moving into their new home.

When buying a new home, you want to be sure you choose a home builder you can rely on and a development company with a good track record. Here we’re looking more closely at steps you can take to make sure you’re working with a reputable company, and you’ll have a home you can be proud of.

With financial pressures increasing as we all continue to deal with a period of uncertainty, we thought it would be timely to provide a more in-depth look at what financial schemes are currently available for prospective homeowners. Lets take a little time to consider which may be the best option for your circumstances.

Home ownership is an aspiration many of us want in life but getting there isn’t always straightforward. The cost of living and renting is getting higher and higher so how can you begin to save for the deposit needed for your first home? Here are some ways to get there and also some schemes you can tap into to help boost your savings.

The purchase price is only the beginning when it comes to buying a property and it is important to consider all the other costs when budgeting for probably the biggest expense of your lifetime. Here we’re looking more closely at the typical costs of buying a property, including stamp duty, mortgage fees and other costs including surveys and valuation.

In our previous post we explored the pros and cons of buying a new-build property. Like new-builds existing properties have their benefits and draw backs so we are examining these in more detail too.

When looking to move into your first home, or even just find a new one, deciding the type of property that’s right for you and your family shouldn’t be something you rush into. You may have always wanted a brand-new home, never lived in by anybody else, or you may want something older with more character.

Buying a new build home; especially one off-plan, it can be tricky to get a feel for what it will be like in reality. Show homes are designed to showcase the highlights of the properties and often double up as marketing centres for the development. Here's our top tips of things to consider when visiting a show home.

Your new home is likely the most expensive investment you will make so finding the right snagging company is an important to ensure your property is up to the highest of standards. We share our top tips to help you choose between home snagging companies.

Since 2005 an annual survey on the satisfaction with new homes has been carried out and in the latest survey 91% of new-build buyers would buy another new-build in the future. However, there are still issues with some new-build homes and if you’re having difficulties with your developer or once you’ve moved in, then there are things you can do to manage disputes.

Most house builders have their financial year end or publish their half-year results at the end of December. For new-build property owners with upcoming completion dates this rush to meet the end of year deadline can lead to less thorough fault checking and slips in finishing standards from your house builders.

Buying a new-build has the added excitement of a completely fresh and unlived in space becoming all yours but the moving process still requires a great deal of planning to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible. Keep our tips in mind when you’re planning your move and during the process itself too.

There are a range of schemes suitable for first-time buyers and it is important to understand them properly before to see which is the best fit for your circumstances. Each has its merits and may suit your individual circumstances and we’re looking more thoroughly at the different options to consider here.

We question why the process of building new homes doesn’t come with the same quality control checks as other manufacturing processes - not only would it increase customer happiness in the log run, it would also increase efficiency.

Poor brickwork,faulty plumbing & electrical installations unfinished decoration.....for many purchasers of new build properties in the UK their dream home quickly turns into a nightmare.

We list the key points of buying a new build home.