Expert guides, market updates, and everything you need to know about buying a new-build home in the UK
Buying GuidesA practical guide to negotiating incentives with new build developers. Covers timing, leverage points, what to ask for, how developer sales cycles work, and real strategies that UK buyers use to get better deals.
Buying GuidesA detailed financial comparison of new build incentives versus price reductions. Includes worked examples showing the real £ difference over 5, 10, and 25 years for mortgage payments, equity, and total cost.
Buying GuidesEverything you need to know about stamp duty incentives on new build homes. Includes current UK stamp duty rates, worked examples by property price, first-time buyer relief, and what to check before accepting.
Buying GuidesThe complete guide to new build incentives in the UK. Covers stamp duty contributions, legal fees paid, part exchange, flooring packages, kitchen upgrades, deposit help, and how each incentive actually works.
Buying GuidesThe reservation fee is the first money you pay when buying a new build — and the reservation agreement is the first document you sign. This guide explains exactly what you are committing to, how much you should expect to pay, when you can get your money back, and the Consumer Code protections you should know about.
Buying GuidesDetailed timelines for buying a new build home in the UK. Covers how long every stage takes from first visit to moving day, what causes delays at each step, off-plan vs completed property schedules, parallel workstreams, critical path analysis, and how to speed up the slowest parts of the process.
Buying GuidesA data-driven analysis of new build value retention in the UK. Covers premium deflation timelines, houses vs apartments, regional differences, when to sell, and practical strategies to maximise your resale price.
Buying GuidesEverything you need to know about buying a new build off-plan in the UK. Covers the step-by-step process from reservation to completion, contract terms, deposit protection, mortgage timing, construction delays, down-valuations, specification changes, and what happens if the developer goes bust.
Buying GuidesA comprehensive decision guide that goes beyond generic pros and cons. Discover whether a new build home is right for first-time buyers, families, downsizers, investors, and relocators — with financial examples, decision checklists, and honest assessments for each buyer type.
Buying GuidesA detailed side-by-side comparison of new build homes versus existing properties across 15 factors: purchase price, energy costs, maintenance, build quality, space, character, chain-free buying, warranties, gardens, customisation, location, mortgages, and long-term value. With worked cost examples over 10 years.
Buying GuidesThe ultimate guide to buying a new build home in the UK. Covers every aspect of the purchase — from searching and visiting developments, through mortgages, deposits, solicitors, contracts, and incentives, to exchange, completion, snagging, and your first year. With links to 40+ specialist guides for deeper detail on every topic.
Buying GuidesThe definitive guide to what a new build home actually is in the UK. Covers the legal definition, every type of new build, how they're constructed, who the major developers are, building regulations, Future Homes Standard, warranties, the new build premium, and how the industry works from land purchase to keys.