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New build costs & ownershipNew Build Part Exchange Explained: How It Works and Is It Worth It?
Part exchange can remove the property chain by letting a developer buy your existing home, but convenience can come at a price. Learn how valuations work, what to compare and which questions to ask before agreeing a deal.
New build costs & ownershipNew Build Roads and Sewers: What Does Adoption Mean and Who Pays?
Not every road, sewer, drain or open space on a new build estate is automatically adopted by a public authority. Learn what adoption means, what Section 38 and Section 104 agreements are and what buyers should check before reserving.
New build costs & ownershipNew Build Deposit Explained: How Much Do You Need and When Do You Pay It?
Mortgage deposit, reservation fee and exchange deposit are not the same thing. Learn how deposits work when buying a new build, when money is paid and what buyers should budget for.
New build costs & ownershipDo You Pay Stamp Duty on a New Build? UK Buyer Guide
New builds do not get a general stamp duty exemption. See how SDLT works in England and Northern Ireland and the different property taxes used in Wales and Scotland.
New build costs & ownershipNew Build Council Tax Explained: When You Pay and How Your Band Is Set
Buying a new build? Learn how council tax bands are assigned to new homes, what to do if your property has no band yet and how the system differs across the UK.
New build costs & ownershipNew Build Reservation Fee & Reservation Agreement Explained
Before paying a new build reservation fee, understand what the reservation agreement should tell you, when money may be refundable and which costs, dates and property details to check.
New build costs & ownershipNew Build Mortgages UK: What Buyers Need to Know
Buying a new build with a mortgage can involve tighter timescales, incentives, valuations and delays. Understand the key checks before you reserve, exchange and complete.
New build costs & ownershipNew Build Incentives: What Can Buyers Ask For?
From upgraded flooring to financial contributions, new build incentives can change the overall deal. Learn what buyers may be offered and what to check before accepting.
New build costs & ownershipCan You Negotiate the Price of a New Build?
New build prices are not always completely fixed. Learn where buyers may have room to negotiate, when incentives can be more realistic than a discount and what to check before agreeing a deal.
New build costs & ownershipAre New Builds More Expensive? The New Build Premium Explained
New build homes often have a higher average selling price than existing properties, but the headline gap is not a simple like-for-like premium. Here is what buyers should compare.
New build costs & ownershipNew Build Service Charges & Estate Management Fees Explained
Understand new build service charges and estate management fees, what they may cover, what to ask before reserving and why the details matter for long-term ownership.