Benefits of Buying New

With signs that the property market is making a tentative recovery, many would be buyers from across Redland will be deciding what sort of home they would like to buy.

As a result house hunters across Bristol are being advised to consider the new home market and in particular Crest Nicholson’s Harbourside development which can be found on the edge of the city’s historic floating harbour.

The dilemma to either go for new or buy second hand is something Vicky Dudbridge from selling agent King Sturge 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 Vicky, outweigh the attractions of older properties.

Vicky said: “Buying new is the more beneficial option as there are more advantages, there are less 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 means that homes now have to meet high standards of efficiency, making the running of the home a lot cheaper.

"New homes also require less maintenance and should not need modernisation, refurbishment or redecoration. They also come with an NHBC Buildmark warranty which covers purchasers against major damage arising from structural or drainage defects for 10 years.

“Also many people believe that new properties are more expensive than older ones but this quite often isn’t the case with the more modern, up-to-date properties being less expensive.”

And it’s not just the running costs that prove a major attraction but the opportunity to move into a property that’s untouched and brand new.

Vicky added: “There’s nothing like buying new, everything’s pristine and fresh and new-builds have that extra polished appearance which lends to the overall elegant feel of the property. It also gives the owner the opportunity to make their own individual mark rather than having to live with someone else’s décor.”

It is also worth noting that the development has achieved a Building for Life gold standard which is led by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), the Government’s advisor on architecture, urban space and public space and the Home Builders Federation (HBF). It is regarded as the national standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods and is testament to Crest’s vision to create an outstanding place to live.

Vicky added: “When you take into account the development’s location, style and type of property available and fact that it’s achieved a gold standard for its design, nothing comes close to what is on offer at Harbourside.”

With a number of properties ready for immediate occupation, anyone looking to make a move soon would be well advised to pay Harbourside a visit and feature a selection of prime waterfront apartments unlike anything else available in the city.

Vicky continued: “Not only are the apartment’s new and fresh they are in the perfect position in the heart of the city with all city centre amenities right on the doorstep.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing please call 0117 908 8888 or visit www.harbourside.co.uk . Alternatively please visit the marketing suite on Cathedral Walk which is open daily from 10am to 5pm.