Why Do People Buy New Build Homes in North Wales?
New build homes are a fantastic option when choosing a property for purchase – especially in north wales. Whether you are a first-time buyer, have a growing family or moving into somewhere which is perfect for your current situation. There are some issues that some buyers may not be aware of.
We’ve put together this handy list to help you in your search.
People like new builds for the following reasons:
- Many people like the fact that they will be the first to live in a brand new property – it’s like it was made for you!
- Repairs and redecoration costs should be very low for the first few years or so – it’s all ready to go.
- Buyers can often select fixtures and fittings to be tailored to their taste
- New properties usually come with guarantees, as well as NHBC’s 10-year warranty, other companies provide new warranties as well as insurance for new homes.
- Homeowners can enjoy lower running costs and energy bills.
Whether you are buying a kettle or a new home – you should do your research first and foremost. Lookup the provider online. Get to know your developers, do your online research of course. Come in for a chat and let them tell you all about the property and you can see it for yourself.
Get talking to the Neighbours
Have a chat to the neighbours who have already bought themselves flats or new build homes north wales, see what they think of living in the area.
Freehold or Leasehold?
Whether your new home is either freehold or leasehold is fundamental to the future life of yourself at the property. Leasehold means that you have the home for a number of years, often 999 years, there are conditions attached to a leasehold, this includes having consent to sublet, alter the property and owning pets. Some can be reasonable and sensible, especially if you’re buying the flat. Leaseholders are responsible for paying for maintenance and building insurance. They usually have to pay an annual ground rent, as well as fees to the freeholder. This is true for when your reportage or wish to do building works. If you’re buying a new build flat (like one of ours) then it will be leasehold – we’ll be happy to go through all of this with you when you pop in for a chat.
Ready to go
In new build properties you will often get fittings included, such as washing machines, dishwashers, carpets and wooden flooring – it’s already to go so you can move in and live.
Of course, you might want to put your own personal touch on the property with some decoration throughout and that’s often a very good idea – this is going to be a place where you will be spending a lot of your time.
Now why the North Wales area – well the outstanding natural scenery, along with property opportunities to boot makes it a very attractive place for people to get holiday homes. Being ever so close to Snowdonia national park, the isle of Anglesey, the Llyn Peninsula and other gorgeous locations throughout the North Wales coastline and the countryside is the ideal situation for a prospective holiday homeowner.
Get in touch with us today and we’d be happy to go through all of this with you.
