As well as being an affordable option thanks to the UK government’s First Homes scheme which helps first-time buyers purchase new properties for a fraction of the market value, new build homes have many benefits for young families. Discover five reasons to consider investing in a brand-new property for your first family home.
Community feel
Typically large-scale developments with homes completed in conjunction with one another, new build housing estates have a strong community feel. The estate layout encourages social interaction while ensuring plenty of privacy, and the limited traffic means that children can play more safely in the street. Most are fitted with CCTV or have a neighbourhood watch system for additional security.
Customisable features
Whereas existing properties often have elements you dislike that need to be changed over time, brand-new properties have customisable features you can adjust to your tastes. This typically includes major fittings and fixtures from flooring to the tiles and countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. New homes enable you to child-proof key features before moving in.
Minimal maintenance
Property repairs and renovations are incredibly stressful and can leave you without the basics like a boiler, working kitchen or electric power. They’re even more disruptive when you have children running around and you have to take extra care to monitor their health and safety.
Buying a new property means you can banish any worries about property maintenance. Appliances and electrics will be brand new, and the new houses in your area will come with a 10-year warranty covering you for any defects found after moving in. You’ll also benefit from the latest technology such as eco-friendly central heating systems with smart thermostats which will help you save on standard utility costs.
Contemporary design
Some existing properties have old-fashioned designs that aren’t conducive to raising children such as open fireplaces and small bathrooms, and awkward elements that compromise the available space like alcoves – and as we know, storage is a priority when raising kids!
New build properties have a contemporary design well-suited to raising a family. Open-plan living on the ground floor allows everyone to congregate in the mornings and evenings, encouraging bonding and making it easier for you to monitor the kids while cooking. Bathrooms make the best use of the space with shower-over-bath units, heated towel rails and in-built storage.
Convenient location
Most new housing estates are constructed in deliberately convenient locations close to local amenities, nurseries, schools and transport links. This makes it easier to set up safe daily routines for you and the children throughout the years and minimises the time wasted on commuting.