Expert guides, market updates, and everything you need to know about buying a new-build home in the UK
First-Time BuyersA comprehensive A-to-Z guide to every term first-time buyers encounter when purchasing a new build home in the UK. Covers mortgage, legal, construction, and scheme jargon with plain-English definitions and practical advice.
First-Time BuyersA complete guide for single first-time buyers purchasing a new build home on one income in the UK. Covers borrowing power, Shared Ownership, deposit strategies, guarantor mortgages, budget-friendly locations, and managing affordability as a sole borrower.
Buying GuidesA comprehensive guide to researching UK new build developments before buying, covering developer track records, planning portals, NHBC registration, flood risk checks, local area research, and essential online tools for informed decision-making.
Buying GuidesA comprehensive guide for UK workers relocating for a new job. Covers why new builds suit relocators, researching areas remotely, off-plan buying, part exchange schemes, developer incentives, commute analysis, school catchments, and budgeting for a long-distance move.
Buying GuidesA comprehensive guide for UK pet owners buying new build homes. Covers leasehold pet restrictions, choosing pet-friendly plots, garden size requirements by pet type, developer upgrades for animals, estate management rules, insurance considerations, and practical tips for making your new build a happy home for pets.
First-Time BuyersComplete week-by-week timeline for first-time buyers purchasing a new build home in the UK. Covers every stage from initial research and saving through to completion and moving in, with off-plan vs ready-to-move comparisons and tips for managing delays.
First-Time BuyersPractical room-by-room guide to furnishing your first new build home on a budget. Covers what developers include as standard, priority purchases, budget vs premium options, where to save and splurge, best sale periods, and smart furnishing tips for first-time buyers.
First-Time BuyersHow parents can help first-time buyers purchase a new build home in the UK. Covers gifted deposits, gift letters, guarantor mortgages, JBSP products, family springboard accounts, inheritance tax implications, and lender requirements for parental contributions.
First-Time BuyersComplete guide for couples buying a new build home together in the UK. Covers joint tenants vs tenants in common, joint mortgage applications, handling bad credit and unequal deposits, cohabitation agreements, and what happens if you split up.
First-Time BuyersA comprehensive guide to buying a new build apartment as a first-time buyer. Covers the pros and cons of apartment living, leasehold explained, service charges and ground rent, cost comparisons with houses, what to check in your lease, and apartment-specific snagging points.
First-Time BuyersHelp to Buy has ended, but there are plenty of alternatives for first-time buyers in 2026. Explore Deposit Unlock, First Homes, Shared Ownership, Own New Rate, and the Lifetime ISA with our comprehensive comparison of every current scheme and who they suit best.
First-Time BuyersDiscover the full range of developer incentives available to first-time buyers, from deposit contributions and stamp duty paid to specification upgrades and legal fees. Learn when developers are most generous and how to negotiate the best package for your new build home.