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Buying a new home? Then you will need our new home inspection list to ensure you do not have any new home problems when you move into your new build home.

Buying a new home:

Initial Considerations

What to look for Title deeds

Considerations when buying a flat

Retirement Developments

Timber frame new homes

What you should know about timber frame new homes

House builder’s optional extras

Questions to ask Brownfield Land

Essential Checks to make

Find a new home

New home buying procedure

The cost of moving Disadvantages

When to buy a brand new home

Buying a new home in a recession

When considering buying a new house, townhouse, flat or other brand new home from a house builder, it is essential to have impartial, independent information. This will help you to get the best quality new home, in the most favourable location, at the best price, on the development that most closely meets your brand new home aspirations. Buying a brand new home is the biggest financial commitment most people will make. You should be aware of all the facts before you get carried away with that brand new home sales experience that house builders are so good at.

The information and news provided on this website should help you to make a fully informed decision when considering buying a brand new home from a house builder. There are both advantages and disadvantages of buying a brand new home.

The house builders and their affiliated organisations would like you to believe buying a new home only has positive points and wins every time over buying a previously owned, second-hand home. Using the navigation links you can find the arguments both for and against buying a brand new home. The information, suggestions, guides and tips will help you to reach the decision that is right for you and guide you through all the stages of buying a brand new home. We recommend you use the services of a professional snagging company when buying a new home.

There are also useful external links connected with the home buying process that may provide any additional information you may require.

Before buying a new home

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Thinking of buying a timber frame new home?

Recent market studies suggest that the new generation of home buyers are totally unaware of the World In Action documentary in 1983 and are not anti-timber frame. Indeed house builders and timber frame companies are keen to promote the perceived environmental benefits of this method of construction. In 2010, one in four new homes being constructed is using timber frame construction. However recent catastrophic fires have cast doubt on this method of construction and the beneficial myths of timber frame homes. Basingstoke site fire

This website provides independent information for the UK new home buyer so they can fully consider all issues before buying a timber-framed brand new home.

Home Insurance - and how to save on home insurance and contents cover. Get the best home insurance policy cover at the lowest price. Advice on home insurance and all the options available.

Best Buy Mortgages - There are many different types of mortgage available: Fixed - variable - capped - repayment - flexible - offset. Choosing a suitable low cost mortgage. Advice on avoiding mortgage rejection.

Buying a new home? Then the chances are it will be heated by a gas-fired Condensing Boiler. This type of boiler has a working life of between 3 and 6 years and is more prone to breakdown in very cold weather. In addition, replacement parts can be very expensive. For more information: Condensing boilers

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