New-build buying9 minute read
Buying a new-build home: a practical step-by-step guide
Follow the new-build buying process from budget and viewing to reservation, legal checks, exchange, inspection and completion.
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Know what to check before you buy.
Find clear guidance on buying costs, reservation, off-plan homes, first-time buying and choosing the right area.
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New-build buying guides.
Start with the buying process, then explore reservation costs, off-plan questions, first-time buyer planning, location checks and practical home comparisons.
- New-build buying
- Buying costs
- Buying off-plan
- Property comparison
- First-time buyers
- Location guides
Buying costs7 minute read
New-build reservation fees and buying costs explained
Budget for a new-build reservation fee, deposit, legal work, mortgage fees, stamp duty, snagging, moving and ongoing property charges.
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Buying off-plan8 minute read
Questions to ask before buying a new-build home off-plan
Ask better questions about the exact home, plans, specification, tenure, charges, mortgage timing, completion and snagging before buying off-plan.
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Property comparison7 minute read
New-build vs resale home: a practical comparison
Compare new-build and resale homes across condition, certainty, running costs, specification, timing, neighbourhood and the buying process.
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New-build viewing checklist: what to check before you reserve
A practical new-build viewing checklist covering the home, development, reservation paperwork, running costs and questions to ask before committing.
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First-time buyer costs: what to budget for beyond the deposit
Understand the main costs first-time buyers should plan for, including legal work, mortgage fees, surveys, stamp duty, moving and new-build running costs.
Read the guideLocation guides5 minute read
Choosing the right area: a practical property buyer’s test
Compare UK property locations using daily travel, local services, development plans, running costs and the way the area feels at different times.
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