Property Chat – Why buy new ?
Property Chat: Why Buy New?
When you are buying a property, you may be faced with several issues or problems. Firstly, it may have taken you a considerable amount of time to obtain mortgage approval and secondly, you may have been outbid on a much-loved property. The road to buying a home is difficult but it is worth it once you collect your keys. Have you considered a second-hand home, one that is in need of some creative TLC or, would you prefer a new home? There are many advantages to buying a new home and here are just a few reasons why your new home should be a brand new one:
Energy Rating and Green Appliances
All new homes benefit from being more energy efficient due to their modern heating systems, insulation and double glazing. Most will include energy efficient appliances as standard and this reduces energy costs significantly. Of course, it is possible to buy energy efficient appliances for older homes, but it will be quite an expensive upfront purchase for new owners.
Safety Measures and Security
New homes today are built with safety in mind, using fire resistant materials and offering smoke alarms. Security wise, new developments are alarmed, and some are fitted with extra locks to windows and doors for added safety.
Customisation
When choosing a new home, many times you will have a say in the choice of appliances, flooring or paint colours. Each house is built to a high specification and comes with built-in wardrobes and a fitted kitchen. In second-hand or older home these necessities may not be available or are likely to require upgrading.
Maintenance Free
Buying a new home means buying peace of mind it will not need any costly maintenance for the foreseeable future. You will not need to budget for commercial carpet cleaning or re-flooring the kitchen in order to make it your own.
Contemporary Design
New homes have the bonus of being ‘current’ and are designed with today’s modern décor in mind, which enables owners to have a home that is stylish and relevant to current design trends.
Built-in Technology
It’s fair to say that the building industry hasn’t always kept pace with technology, but this is changing rapidly. Newly-constructed homes ought to be able to accommodate advanced technologies. Structured wiring and security systems for televisions, phones and internet can all be tailored to the home owners’ personal requirements.
Fresh Start
Of course, this is a bit of a cliche and might sound trivial but a new home truly presents a fresh start. Having not had any previous owners the property is a blank canvas and you will create your own memories. Everything will be pristine and there will not be marks left from previous owners.
More Affordable
While many second-hand homes are well-priced, new homes offer significant value to perspective home owners. Considering energy efficiency, reduced maintenance costs and design aspects that new property developments offer, you can rest assured that there is money saved when you buy a new build.
Social Benefit
New developments tend to be well located within towns or close to amenities that are vital to perspective buyers and professionals. Relationships can be built within the new community and no one person is the ‘new kid’ allowing an easier and seamless entrance into the joys of home ownership.
- Posted by Vhomesirl
- On December 1, 2017
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