Buying a home is one of the most exciting but also most stressful things you can do. With so many options to choose from, it can become overwhelming when looking at what type of house to you want to make your home.

One of the most important things to remember when buying any house is that it needs to feel right for you. If you are unsure about new builds or want to know more about them, we've put together our top 10 reasons why you should consider a new build when looking for your perfect home.

Brand new

One of the main drawing points of a new build is exactly what it sounds like. Everything in the property is brand new, which means you won't have to use old showers and plumbing, deal with marked carpets or chipped tiles. A new build is ready and waiting for you to put your own mark on it.

Modern design

Today's new builds are created with modern materials and design in mind. They take into account modern living and what many people are looking for in their dream home. This is why many new build homes take open plan living arrangements and stylish kitchens and bathrooms into account and keep this in mind during planning to help keep a clean flow through your home.

Personalised design

When you reserve your plot early on a new build property, you have the chance to help choose the finishing touches for your rooms. This can include kitchen unit and worktop colours, as well as a range of tiles to compliment your bathrooms and floor coverings such as carpet or vinyl to really help make the space your own.

Warranties on the building and installations

A key benefit to buying a new build is that all of your appliance installations are included in your home. This means that there will be several warranties included, as well at the building warranties that come with your property. So if something were to happen to the boiler as a result of a manufacturer error, you would be covered.

Reduced buying chain

When you are buying a home, you will typically have a schedule in mind that you are trying to keep to. One of the advantages of buying a new build is that they will normally have a reduced chain. New builds are sold by a developer who do not have their own chain as they aren't moving into another home. This means that you will be at the end of your own chain, giving you more power when selling your own home. This will also protect you from the risk of your chain collapsing and putting your house purchase in danger.

Low energy bills

With energy costs being a hot topic of conversation at the moment, an important factor to consider when looking at new builds is that when they're being built; energy efficiency is a priority. With new laws and regulations coming into force every day, you can rest assured that your new home will comply with these standards. This also means you should see a reduction in energy costs due to effective insulation and low energy appliances.

Move in ready

Moving is considered one of the most stressful things you will do in your lifetime. With a new build, you can reduce the stress as it is ready for you as soon as you get your keys. Gone are the hours spent scrubbing floors, cleaning carpets, and removing unsightly stains and there's no need to worry about repainting the bathroom, or stripping layers of wallpaper from the sixties. Once your new build is ready, just pack your boxes, pick up your keys and move in.

Certainty

As new builds are owned and run by development companies, there is more certainty around the sales and exchange events. This is due to the fact that there is less likely to be any issues surrounding changes in circumstances, being gazumped before exchange, bad surveys, or a chain falling through. Buying a new build offers the security that you need when looking for your new home.

Outside space

Not everyone has green fingers but when you buy a new build, you will have a clean and tidy outdoor space that is easy to maintain. There won't be any need to spend hours digging up weeds, and working your way through an overgrown garden. New build gardens are designed to be a blank canvas so you can design your outdoor space at your own pace to suit the lifestyle you're looking for.

New build community

One of the lesser known benefits of buying a new build property is that the areas and estates often have amazing and social communities. Most new buyers will have similar needs and interests which means they're likely to be looking for the same neighbourly characteristics as you.

Are you looking for your dream home? Our range of new homes are ready and waiting for you to move in – have a look online today or contact our team for more information.