New Home Check List

There are many things to consider when choosing a new home.  Affordability is usually top of the list, but other considerations include jobs, proximity to family/friends, schools, transport and environment.

Finding top quality locations is the key to our success for our developments and we have a set of criteria which we follow.

Our main aim is to identify beautiful country locations which are also within easy reach of major cities and transport links, allowing the best of both worlds. Being close to a main road and rail artery or an airport can have far reaching consequences for the value of your home as well as the convenience and pleasure of a relaxed lifestyle. 

We identify thriving village communities which can offer many lifestyle benefits including speciality shopping and eating out, outdoor recreation, community activities and nature and wildlife.  Other more practical aspects include local facilities such as health centres and schools.

A further vital aspect of location is the position of the building plot within the neighbourhood or community.  Whether the site is within or on the edge of a town or village, the surrounding landscape, the views on offer and the orientation of the building to the sun are also vital considerations.

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Bright New Homes

Many people dream of living in an older property, we have been involved in renovating some spectacular properties, from Victorian townhouses to steading conversions.  They can certainly make beautiful homes, but there are also huge benefits of living in a modern, newly built property, designed for 21st century living.

If you’re keen on DIY or have a handy maintenance company, then wonky floors and original windows can add character to a house. As a rule of thumb the older the home, the more maintenance it will require. But, if you’re looking to minimise ongoing expenses, it’s worth looking at new homes. New homes give the buyer a certain level of reassurance. Our homes and those from reputable builders, come with a 10-year build warranty.

Everything will be new.  The windows won’t be draughty. The boiler won’t be faulty (and if there is a problem, it will be under guarantee). Building regulations have been strengthened over the years, so the old mantra that “they don’t build houses like they used to”, is no longer true and that means new build homes should be less likely to suffer problems than those of period properties.

If you opt to buy “off-plan” ie before it’s built, you often get a say in colour schemes and fixtures and fittings.

Our new homes are built specifically to be energy efficient and are therefore cheaper to run than older homes, which can make a huge ongoing difference to your gas and electric costs.

Finally, new build homes are chain free, which can take a huge amount of stress out of the buying process.

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