NEW BUILD HOMES ARE THE ANSWER TO A LESS STRESSFUL MOVE, SAYS CAMBRIDGESHIRE DEVELOPER

With Stress Awareness Month (April) coming to a close, Five Star housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes is highlighting how a new build home is the best option for a less stressful move.

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Moving home is one of the biggest decisions a person can make, and can come with a lot of stress and anxiety. Factors such as selling your previous property, finding the right new home, and decorating can be stressful.

Will Phair, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire, has put together his top reasons why a new build home can make a house move as smooth as possible:

Selling your current home

Will said: “When you’ve found your dream home, selling your current property can be very stressful. Barratt and David Wilson Homes has many schemes to help you make your move.

“For example, Movemaker and Part Exchange are schemes available to customers which allow us to work closely with nominated estate agents, to ensure homebuyers get the best service and price possible for their current property.”

Finding a new home which is right for you

Will added: “Whether you’re looking to upsize or downsize, find a home with a garage, or even a home with three stories, Barratt and David Wilson Homes have a range of properties available that will meet the needs of everyone.

“We build a diverse range of home styles at our developments across Cambridgeshire meaning everyone from first time buyers, growing families and retirees will be able to find a property to suit their needs.

“An added bonus of moving into a new home is that you’re not reliant on a seller finding a new home before you can move in.”

No DIY

Will said: “Moving into an existing property inevitably comes with a lot of DIY to get the home looking how you want. Whether smaller cosmetic changes such as carpets and painting, or larger structural changes such as extensions, making changes to your home can be stressful, time consuming and expensive.

“New build homes alleviate these stresses as residents can move into a home that is immaculately finished, meaning there is no need to open the tool box.

“If homeowners want to put a stamp on their new home, they can make the most of our Choices and Expressions range. This includes personalisation options from fittings and flooring to appliances and storage solutions, allowing a buyer to truly make their new house a home. All options are installed by professionals and ready for the day of the move.”

Low cost living

Will commented: “A current stress that comes with moving home is the cost of living. At a time when energy bills are rising dramatically, having a home with sustainable features is important to keep living costs low as well as having a positive impact on the environment.

“According to Home Builders Federation, a new build property is 65% more energy efficient and roughly 50% cheaper to run per year than a Victorian house of the same style. Therefore, those making a move can be assured their new home will be running as efficiently as possible to save them money.”