Devon housebuilder shares top five benefits of buying a new build home

Leading housebuilder Allison Homes is sharing the top five reasons why homebuyers should consider new builds in the search for their perfect home.

Samantha Hart, Sales and Marketing Director at Allison Homes Central Region, said: “At Allison Homes we’re all about helping people find the home that is just right for them, and new builds are a fantastic option for a wide range of needs and lifestyles. There are so many benefits to living in a new build home that we are excited to share, in the hope that we can help homebuyers learn more about the options that best suit their needs.”

1. A home that is just for you

One of the biggest benefits of a new build home is that it is all new and all yours. There is no damage from previous owners to deal with, no previous décor to take out or cover up, and no fittings, fixtures or appliances that you wouldn’t chose for yourself. A new build home is a chance to start truly fresh and build a home that is 100 per cent for you and your family. There’s also the added bonus that a new home means no chain, so you can start making your house your home even sooner.

2. Big savings on energy bills

Buying a new build home can lead to significant savings on energy bills compared to older homes. According to the most recent report by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), called Watt a Save, residents of new build homes save as much as £2,000 on their energy bills, which has a massive impact on monthly expenditure.

3. Plenty of options for the look and feel of the home

New build homes come in all different styles, layouts and configurations, which means you don’t have a settle for a home that isn’t your style, whether that be a modern three bedroom detached home for a growing family, or a cosy semi detached house for a couple just getting onto the property ladder.

The range of choice also extends to the interior of the home, as if you buy early enough in the building process you can have a say on elements such as flooring, fixtures and interiors before you even step foot in the door.

4. Warranties that save you time and money

New build homes come with guarantees and warrantees that both save you money and give you peace of mind. Old homes can come with repairs that take up time and money, but new build homes are designed to be ready to live in from day one, so things are much less likely to need repairs, but if they do the cost and time is taken on by Allison Homes as part of the warranty for your new home.

New homes come with standard warranties from NHBC or similar, but Allison Homes offers an additional two year warranty, so new homebuyers can relax with the knowledge that they won’t be stuck with costly repairs.

5. Offers and Incentives

Unlike second hand properties, new build homes often come with offers and incentives that can save you money on your purchase. These can range from weekly or monthly special offers such as vouchers and money towards legal fees, to ongoing schemes to help make a new home affordable.

Allison Homes for example offers a Part Exchange scheme, in which homebuyers can purchase a new home and have Allison Homes organise the sale of their existing home. 

There are also options such as Green Mortgages which are available on new homes with an EPC rating of A or B and come with lower interest rates due to the reduced risk to lenders associated with lower energy bills.

Allison Homes is providing a range of properties for local homebuyers in Devon. For more information, visit https://allison-homes.co.uk/.