Benefits of buying new

11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Arial;mso-ansi-language:EN">Making the

choice between a resale home and a new property can be a difficult decision for

many house hunters.

A new home has a range of advantages that are not always available when buying

an older property and there are a number of reasons why being the first owner

of a home makes more sense.

Better energy efficiency, better security and the cover of a National House

Building Council (NHBC) Buildmark warranty are just some reasons why new is

better than old.

With the centre of Bristol dominated by primarily older

properties one of the main decisions to make for those looking to move in the

city is whether to go with an older property or one that is new. 

And for those house hunters wanting to live

near the vibrant city centre are being advised to take a look at Crest

Nicholson's Harbourside development.

On top of the countless benefits a new

property can bring, Harbourside possesses a number of endearing features that

has made it Bristol's

premier waterside development.

Its location, the variety of styles and

oversized nature of the properties on offer all add to its premier status.

The dilemma to either go for new or buy

second hand is something Crest Nicholson sales and marketing director Susan

Young encounters on a daily basis. And although the second hand market does

have its attractions to some prospective purchasers, the advantages of buying

new does, according to Susan, outweigh the attractions of older properties.

Susan said: "Buying new is the more

beneficial option as there are more advantages; there are fewer risks which

brings peace of mind.

"The first thing to note is that new

properties are more energy efficient with modern heating systems and higher

levels of insulation. Stricter regulations in recent years mean that homes now

have to meet high standards of efficiency, making the running of the home a lot

cheaper."

This is reflected in the fact that some

properties at Harbourside can save a huge £275 every year through condensing

boilers and full set of heating controls*. The double glazing used on all

Harbourside apartments will also save home-owners £140 each year.

Susan added:

"As it is new, it's unlikely that you'll have to modernise or redecorate the

property for several years.  It will be ready to move into and everything

will be clean and unused.  This way you will be able to take your time to

make your mark and create your dream home without having to put up with the

previous owner's 'unconventional' taste or DIY blunders.

"And nothing

can beat the excitement of being the first person to put the key in the lock

and put your own stamp on a new property."

The latest phase at the Harbourside, Beacon

House, comprises 47, one, two and three-bedroom apartments.  Spread over

seven floors every property in the phase benefits from water views. And with

50% of the properties now sold, those thinking of buying will need to act quickly.

Prices at Harbourside currently start from

£259,000.

For further information please call Sales

Manager Lynda Hillberg on 0117 908 8888 or visit www.harbourside.co.uk.

The marketing suite on Cathedral Walk is open daily from 10 am to 5pm.

Alternatively please contact Anna Stanbridge at Savills on T: 0117 910 0354 or

e-mail astanbridge@savills.com