The appeal of new build homes is fairly obvious. There is nothing quite like moving into a pristine home that no one else has lived in before you. There are no knocks or marks on the cupboards or worktops.
Everything looks exactly right and matches perfectly. In most cases, the interior of a new build home has been designed by a professional designer, so the home has a look most people struggle to reproduce themselves.
However, there are some drawbacks when it comes to buying a brand new house. They are small, but you need to be aware of them.
The Disadvantages of a Brand New House
The main disadvantage is that you may have to live on a housing estate that does not have finished roads and street lighting. In many cases, developers start to sell homes long before the entire estate has finished. Roads are usually the last things to be finished.
You also need to realise that at first you could be quite isolated. If you are one of the first buyers, you will not have many neighbours. Having said that as they move in you will soon get to know them, strong friendships are often built on new housing estates. Everyone is in the same boat, finding out about new schools, local clubs and services, so they tend to speak to each other more naturally.
The gardens of most new houses are basic, to say the least. Usually there will be some grass and a few signature shrubs. However, if you are a good gardener, you can usually rectify that in just one season or year. If you move in at the wrong time of the year, you may even be faced with bare earth.
A New House May Save You Money
Currently, buying a new home can represent especially good value for money. Developers are keen to sell their new homes. Some are offering deals that include your moving fees or free furniture to encourage people to take the plunge and buy from them.
Getting a mortgage can still be a challenge. However, Government schemes like the NewBuy scheme can help you to get past this problem and to secure a good deal.
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