Expert guides, market updates, and everything you need to know about buying a new-build home in the UK
Government SchemesSection 106 agreements are the largest single source of affordable new build homes in England. Learn how these planning obligations work, what percentage of affordable housing developers must deliver, and how you can access Section 106 homes.
Government SchemesThe Starter Homes Initiative promised 20% discounts for first-time buyers but never delivered at scale. Discover what happened, where the policy stands in 2026, and which alternative schemes have taken its place across the UK.
Government SchemesCommunity Land Trusts offer a unique model for permanently affordable new build homes, where the land is owned by the community and prices stay linked to local incomes. Learn how CLTs work, explore UK case studies, and find out how to get involved.
Government SchemesDiscover how local councils across the UK are delivering affordable new build homes through council housing programmes, Section 106 agreements, and Community Infrastructure Levy funding. Learn how to find your local scheme, check eligibility, and apply.
Government SchemesKey workers including NHS staff, teachers, police officers, and military personnel can access a range of housing schemes and discounts on new build homes across the UK. This guide covers who qualifies, which programmes are available in 2026, and how to find key worker housing in your area.
Government SchemesFirst-time buyers of new build homes can benefit from significant stamp duty relief, potentially saving thousands of pounds on their purchase. This guide explains the current SDLT thresholds, how relief applies to new builds specifically, and what changes to expect in 2026.
Government SchemesThe Mortgage Guarantee Scheme enables lenders to offer 95% loan-to-value mortgages with a government-backed guarantee, helping buyers with smaller deposits access new build homes. Discover how the scheme works, which lenders participate, and what it means for new build purchasers in 2026.
Government SchemesRight to Buy allows council tenants to purchase their home at a significant discount, but how does it relate to new build properties? This guide explores the scheme's rules, eligibility, regional discounts, and alternative routes into new build homeownership for social housing tenants in 2026.
Government SchemesThe Armed Forces Help to Buy scheme offers serving military personnel an interest-free loan of up to 50% of their salary to help purchase a new build home. Learn how the scheme works, who qualifies, and how to combine it with other government programmes in 2026.
Government SchemesA detailed real account of buying a new build home through Shared Ownership. Covers eligibility, affordability, mortgage challenges, monthly costs, and the staircasing decision.
Government SchemesEverything you need to know about the First Homes scheme: how the 30-50% discount works, eligibility criteria, income caps, application process, resale restrictions, and detailed comparisons with Shared Ownership and standard purchases.
Government SchemesLearn how the Deposit Unlock scheme lets you buy a new build home with just 5% deposit. Discover which developers and lenders participate, full eligibility criteria, step-by-step application process, and worked payment examples.