Our top tips to make the most of your visit.
If you are thinking about buying a new build, visiting the
show home is a great way to help you make a decision. It is easy to get caught up in the interior
design of a show home, with its’ carefully selected furniture, coordinating
soft furnishings and accessories; they always have a positive reaction with
visitors. Don’t get side-tracked by the shiny kitchen surfaces! Make sure you
make the most of your visit and gather all the important information you need.
1. Make a wish list
Before you go, write down some basics that you’re looking
for. Number of bedrooms, garden, car
parking, garage etc. Which are essential
and which are desirable? Discuss this
list with the sales advisor to help make sure you pick the right style of house
from the available plots.
2. Ask Questions
An obvious point, but this is your big chance to grill the
sales advisor. Make sure you get the
information you need and ask for a follow up call if there are any outstanding
points.
3. Look at the space, not the furniture
Show homes should look their best. The sofas will be inviting, the kitchen tops
shiny and the beds neatly made, but you need to look beyond the sales home
layout and see how you’d use the rooms. How would you make this space work for
your own family and lifestyle? You may
need a study or a room to keep all the kids toys.
4. Bring everyone with you
It’s a big choice and another opinion will help you make the
right decision. You may be interested in
the kitchen or bathrooms, whilst another family member is keen to check out the
bedrooms or garden. Everyone in the
family will have slightly different priorities.
5. See beyond the interiors
As well as admiring the décor (and hopefully getting a few
good ideas) you should consider the build quality of the house when you look
around. Does the house have energy
saving features? Find out as much as you can about the boiler and other systems
used. New homes are up to 50 per cent more energy efficient than older buildings.
