This striking Japanese-inspired house is on the outskirts of Durham. Photo: Finest Properties
Unlike when buying second hand, you won’t get any nasty surprises with new-build properties. Energy-efficient and well-insulated, they’re comfortable to live in, cost-effective to run, don’t require any repairs and come with 10-year warranties against any defects.
If all this sounds appealing, there’s something for everyone in our round-up of brand new apartments and houses
1. Chapelton, Aberdeen, from £230,000
Qualifying buyers may be eligible to purchase a share in these homes if they're unable to buy outright. Photo: M Dickie
Two- to five-bedroom houses built in locally sourced granite, slate and stone and incorporating high ceilings and traditional features such as sash and casement windows.
Purchasers with a household income of under £58,000 a year who can’t afford the full market price may be eligible to buy a 60% to 80% share through Scotland’s Shared Equity scheme. The balance is covered by the developer and the Scottish government, and owners can buy more shares later if they wish. Find out more from Places for People.
2. The Croft, North Keresley, Coventry, from £295,000
You'll find homes of various sizes here. Photo: Lioncourt Homes/Knight Frank
Some 15 homes in a desirable village with a primary school rated as good by Ofsted.
Ranging from a two-bedroom semi to a sizeable five-bedroom house, they have tons of storage, turfed back gardens and electric vehicle charging points, and solar panels have been installed on most. Coventry city centre is a 10-minute drive. Via Knight Frank.
3. The Meadows, Wymeswold, Leicestershire, £350,000
Bungalows account for a tiny percentage of new homes. Photo: Dandara
Along with three-, four- and five-bedroom houses, one final two-bedroom bungalow is waiting to be snapped up.
Research by Quickmove Properties revealed that these single storey dwellings make up just 1.2% of new housing stock yet demand is high, so you'll need to move fast or you could miss out on a great investment. Get in touch with Dandara.
4.The Old Timberyard, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, from £375,000
Fuel bills are extremely low in these sustainable homes. Photo: Stonewood Homes/Hamptons ·Hamptons
Anyone currently struggling with high heating bills should take a look at this development as all 20 homes are A-rated for energy efficiency, minimising running costs.
The two-bedroom flats and three- and four-bedroom houses are fitted with sustainable features such as air source heat pumps, electricity-generating solar PV panels and mechanical extract ventilation systems to control humidity. By Stonewood Homes through Hamptons.
5. Lime Grove, Woodley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, from £790,000
These large houses are close to many amenities. Photo: Cube Homes
These contemporary four and five-bedroom detached houses are ideal for time-starved families, being in a leafy suburb with schools, shops, restaurants, country parks and indoor entertainments in easy reach.
All include a large all-in-one kitchen, family and dining area with bifold doors opening into the garden, and some have separate living rooms and integral garages. By Cube Homes.
The Japanese influence is evident in the striking exterior of this house. Photo: Finest Properties
A boutique scheme of three distinctive and sustainable five-bedroom houses inspired by Japanese design principles.
Simplicity, harmony with nature and contemporary living have been prioritised, and each has a black seamed roof and cladding, versatile living spaces, large windows and a landscaped garden surrounded by mature greenery.
They were constructed in cutting-edge insulated concrete formwork which enhances thermal efficiency and helps to stabilise temperatures throughout the year. Contact Finest Properties.
7. The Bowers, Rochester, Kent, from £1.25m
Available off-plan, these four-bedroom houses are due to complete in the summer Photo: Hillstone Homes/Trilogy
Sitting on a hilltop, this gated development from Hillstone Homes enjoys panoramic south-facing views over Kent.
It consists of four five-bedroom, five-bathroom houses, fully interior designed and specified by Alexander James Interiors, recognised as one of the leading firms in its sector.
The houses are set over three floors and include cinema rooms, roof terraces, gyms and in some cases a wine store, and will be ready to move into this summer. For more information get in touch with Trilogy.
8. Warlingham Heights, Warlingham, Surrey, £1.485m
Take your pick from three substantial five-bedroom houses. Photo: Homes by Harlequin/Barnard Marcus
Choose from three impressive detached houses in a quiet village convenient for sought-after schools, road links to the M25 and Gatwick Airport and trains into London.
Boasting a floor area of about 2,790 square feet, they are fully geared up for both entertaining and working from home, with five bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, breakfast and family room, a utility, sitting room, dining room and study. From Homes by Harlequin via Barnard Marcus.
9. Hampstead Garden Suburb, London N2, £3.25m
No expense was spared in building these Billionaire's Row apartments Photo: Arlington Residential
This opulent round floor apartment is one of seven in a freshly redeveloped mansion on The Bishops Avenue, known as Billionaire’s Row.
The Saudi Royal Family, steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Dame Gracie Fields — reported to be the world’s highest paid film star in the late 1930s — are among the street’s illustrious and extremely wealthy current and former owners.
Stretching to over 1,900 square feet, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom property has three private terraces, its own garden and underground parking, and use of the building’s gym. Through Arlington Residential.
