The Top Secrets Housebuilders Hide About New Build Homes

In this video, I learned the top secrets house builders don't want you to know about new build homes and for first time buyers. Understanding the tips, tricks and hacks could bag you freebies, discounts and get you the perfect home that you've always wanted. When thinking about a new build VS old build there are a few things to consider.

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[MattBrighton]

Have you bought a new build home? What was your experience like?

[jose-Maki]

In the uk, 90% of the houses look the same and have cheap interiors, If a house is more expensive it tends to be due to location not quality or features ...

[vinorob]

I had a Taylor Wimpey home some years ago and it was fine. Few small tweaks but nothing major. Turned out to be a good investment when I sold it a few years later. I expect it is a lack of consistency during build with the big developers.

[Madzlouis]

Wow great video. I love how you don’t get into information overload, you keep it very brief and informative! Thank you 👍🏻☺️ keep it up!

[seanbruce]

I bought a new build last year was in a old farm cottage before and the monthly energy bill was £300 a month kid you not. Now with all the energy increases since I'm paying around £60 per month. The insulation in these new builds are fantastic the room stats on each level never go below 15 so hardly need to have the heating on plus it's in cold Scotland.

[Tom-otqs]

Everyone seems to love old houses but Old houses have got a lot issues too...
-mould
-poor sound isolation and air circulation
-streets around the house looks dated ect.
I don't know as always prons and cons

[francesscabirch]

A little nervous that it’s a marford/thornford you keep cutting to and that’s one of the houses we are looking at buying…

[oktfg]

New build premium is only a snap shot of value at the time of construction and developer sale. It’s worth mentioning that in regeneration areas the old valuations will likely uplift beyond the premium post development because the Developer has essentially improved the area, or removed the blight site that had previously held area valuations down by developing the site. Places like Liverpool or Manchester which has huge new building activity demonstrate this effect with valuations moving above average.

[rickp]

Spent 2 weeks snagging my new build, tenants were very happy I spent the time doing so!

[unorthodoxsavings]

That’s why I’m super picky when hiring an inspector for my home, there’s always some sort of problem haha

[Qlair]

These houses are complete crap and won’t be standing in 100 years

[leewalerzak]

Im about to seal the deal on a new build they are offering me 8.5k towards my deposit and the house has 6k of extras after watching a few of your videos on new builds its really put me off tbh. Obviously iv had a look but I feel like going back with a set square and level to check everything.. are they all really that bad?

[jaykaygxd]

De-commodify housing shelter is a basic need not a consumer product

[andrewcollier]

Hi Matt. Do you have any information on double glazing that builders use. We have just bought a 4 year old house and the noise comming through the windows is very noticeable, almost like single glazed windows. I'm thinking of changing them, but it will be a big expense. Any info appreciated.

[ashrafulislam-swpv]

Hi can you recommend few small property developer

[kemiellis]

Looking to get on the property ladder next year so this is really helpful as we plan for the future, thanks!!

[timbrown]

Can you buy show homes. I guess there done to a higher standard?

[Gregg]

Always ALWAYS ask for a copy of the building regs drawings before you sign up. Take them to an architect or surveyor for a chat and ask their opinion. They will always give you a few mins. You will learn SO much trust me!

[SSJ]

Hi Matt, was wondering how you would deal/negotiate with a new build developer in todays market? The reason I ask is I'm interested in buying one in the Oxford area and I've noticed prices are still the same from all the big developers (taylor wimpy, redrow, fairview etc). I think 25% off list is a reasonable offer no?

[scottwojcik]

I am renting a new build mid terraced house at the moment and it is built so cheaply it's unbelievable. For starters it is a timber framed mid terraced house which means incredibly thin walls. The impact noise is unbearable there is no sound proofing inside the cavity in the upper floors and the impact noise travels through the house. The concrete ground floor shakes whenever somebody walks on it and it shakes my wall unit. We can hear both neighbours walking around and even feel the floor shake as they are walking. The kitchen/living wall is so weak that you can see it move when pressing against it and it rattles the kitchen cupboards. The only type of new build I would have these days is traditional brick outside with block walls inside.