Expert guides, market updates, and everything you need to know about buying a new-build home in the UK
Government SchemesEverything you need to know about the First Homes scheme: how the 30-50% discount works, eligibility criteria, income caps, application process, resale restrictions, and detailed comparisons with Shared Ownership and standard purchases.
Government SchemesLearn how the Deposit Unlock scheme lets you buy a new build home with just 5% deposit. Discover which developers and lenders participate, full eligibility criteria, step-by-step application process, and worked payment examples.
Government SchemesDiscover how the Own New Rate scheme works, which developers and lenders participate, eligibility criteria, real savings examples at every price point, and how to decide if it beats other new build incentives.
Government SchemesEvery government scheme currently available to help you buy a new build home in the UK. Covers First Homes, Shared Ownership, Lifetime ISA, Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, Own New Rate, and regional programmes — with eligibility, costs, and how each one works.
Government SchemesGovernment schemes and developer incentives aren't always mutually exclusive. This guide explains exactly which deals you can stack, which ones clash, and how to maximise your total savings when buying a new build home in 2026.
Government SchemesHelp to Buy has closed, but three major schemes still help you buy a new build in 2026. We compare Shared Ownership, First Homes, and Own New Rate side by side with worked examples on a £300,000 property.
Government SchemesShared ownership lets you buy a share of a new build home and pay rent on the rest. This comprehensive guide covers how it works, who is eligible, what it really costs each month, how staircasing works, resale restrictions, and the honest pros and cons so you can decide whether shared ownership is right for you.
Government SchemesCheck your eligibility for every UK new build buyer scheme in one place. Covers income limits, deposit requirements, property price caps, age restrictions, and buyer status rules for First Homes, Shared Ownership, Lifetime ISA, and more.
Government SchemesA complete guide to the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme — how it worked, why it closed in 2023, what to do if you already have an equity loan (repayment terms, interest fees, selling), and the schemes that replaced it.