New Homes Week takes place from this Saturday to next Sunday, September 20 and will see events being held on local developments aimed at explaining the many benefits of new homes.

There is a huge range of new build homes now available; whether a house or a flat, contemporary or period, each is designed with a specific type of householder in mind. Be it families, couples, singles, first time buyers or older people looking to move to a purpose built retirement home, there is a new build property out there to suit everybody’s needs.

And because new homes are built to far higher environmental standards, they are on average six-times more energy efficient than older houses. This means that your new home is not only better for the environment but it also saves you money – on average over £550 a year.

David Pretty (CBE), chairman of the New Homes Marketing Board that is coordinating New Homes Week comments: “Traditionally we are a country of homeowners, and we know from independent surveys that people are still keen to own their own homes. Buying new really is a perfectly fresh start, and there is a new home available to suit everyone’s needs.”

Many house builders are offering prospective buyers assistance with their deposit or stamp duty, as well as discounts and part exchange deals. There is also a range of government and house builder backed finance options available that are aimed at making home ownership affordable for more people.

Moving into a brand new build home is also a much less stressful experience. For a start there is no long chain and the inevitable concerns about a link in that chain breaking. There is just the house builder to deal with, whose experienced sales team can help the buyer through every stage of the process.

New homes are specifically built to suit today’s modern lifestyle and represent a blank canvas. Everything is brand new including stylish and modern fitted kitchens and bathrooms – with some builders even offering a bespoke service if early enough in the construction process that enables buyers to choose certain specifications. With your new home you aren’t at the whim of the last occupant’s choice of decor, and the fact that there are no previous DIY disasters to uncover and rectify means your time is your own. Virtually all new homes also come with a ten-year warranty that gives purchasers added reassurance and peace of mind.

Details: www.new-homes.co.uk