Yes definitely... but the Help To Buy scheme is really good though as it gives us a lot more choice for places I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford

Exactly what I was thinking. I can never afford 400K house!!

Or maybe a new flat or apartment?

come to south wales haha for 150-200k houses

Agreed 😎

Good points made 👍🏼

I viewed an Oxford Show home in Okehampton. The basic (included in the price) choices are much higher standard than other builders. The upgrade price of the kitchen floor was an extra 6k and the fancy worktop an extra 6k above the standard. I wasn't keen on the kitchen floor. My current kitchen floor is a similar size, it is a wood affect lino, looks stunning and was £200 plus £30 fitting. If too much money is spent upgrading then this amount of money will not be recovered from any resale. All the upgrades were priced in the show home. The Redrow Canterbury Showhomeupgrades (not furniture but including fitted wardrobes) came to over 30k. I have also viewed at Dawlish, some empty Redrow new homes. Some were built and left empty for months. Redrow had installed flooring on the empty homes and thrown that into the price. If a house is built and empty and unsold, then there is negotiation for extras eg fitted wardrobes, full tiling of toilets, ensuites, quality flooring and if part exchanging, a higher price paid for yours.

I’ve bought a Brand New Redrow house in the Midlands. You’re right about the options- it’s a mine field! A video about optional upgrades to have and what to avoid I think would help people. Plus I picked up some tips which managed to get optional upgrades for free

I do like the room layout in this property. I don't know if it's fenshui or personal preference, I prefer rooms with beds facing you so you walk in and bed is all ready. I feel the bed dresses the room and should have fitted wardrobes on the other end as shown in this house.

We went to view a Redrow development over Berkshire today, the agent stated show homes are usually spec around 20k worth extras. Mind blowing.

I agree, new builds in Surrey for £350 - £450

I agree I would love to see new builds in Kent x

Definitely surrey

@@elliemegs4033There are new Redrow houses at Herne Bay

This is not cheap

Indeed, the privacy on new developments is very poor. Once some bushes and tress get established it will improve, but will never be great.

Right! Been looking through all these new build vids and they are just kind of give off the same, somewhat clinical vibe. They aren't bad looking houses, but just - obviously - not lived in, and moreover, the surrounding area isn't lived in, and is similarly clinical. It doesn't feel like an actual community, or an area where you can 'live', but rather what it actually is; just a space of land where a bunch of houses have been sprung up. All these areas look like USA-style developments where you have to drive to your local town / community hub. I've googled several new build developments and they're always just in the middle of some random area with no pubs in walking distance, not great transport links, lack of services nearby e.g. doctors & dentists, and so on. All these things must be considered. It's all well and good moving into some brand new build as a young couple, but how good is the rea for having kids? How easily is it to meet other people around your age in the community, or is there any community nearby at all? Unfortunately, I feel like most new build areas are new build areas for a reason...historically they haven't been built on as residential because there isn't much nearby. They don't feel 'part' of a pace, you know.

england is a tiny island. it aint texas

@@harrypike5140 That's a good assessment, but pretty much every suburb is like that (not just new builds). Few amenities nearby as it's just streets of houses, that's the sacrifice you pay for paying a lot less than how much it would cost you to live near the the town centre. Obviously not every suburb is the same, but that is the expectation, there is not going to be much to do or see that is within walking distance.

This!!

Totally agree

The garage for Redrow - The Cambridge house design is a single garage about 2.96m x 5.68m. English homes don't have basements or air conditioning. This is a popular house design which Redrow build all over the UK. The bay window and kitchen design has changed recently. Here are some resales (non show homes) . The plot sizes are small for new build homes compared to older properties and most new UK developments have social housing on them due to government legislation. You could have a professional couple both working full time and paying a mortgage for a 4 bed detached, opposite a single stay at home Mum with two kids with autism living in a 2 bed terrace (Ledbury house design) with no garage, just a space out front, with all their bills paid for by the government. Some private buyers don't like new build estates that have too many social houses on them. Too many social houses can bring social problems to your neighbourhood. www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/72529110#/ www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/96536093#/ www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/71725095#/

Thanks for the suggestion!

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow what about my suggestion I mentioned yesterday

hows the loft space out of curiosity?

Buying one - cant wait to move in

@@MrAshNew excellent news - congrats

@@Scientist538 loft space is big, but as with all new builds they use werid size beams, i don't like putting much up there, and its done in a way that loft extension would be a no go.

@@MarlonKingShow out of interest, how warm is yours?

yeah i was thinking that x i would have to add another one as a family of 6 i could only get a days shopping in there

Thanks!

im from there ahah!

Sadly its fairly common to have these fees on new build estates as the local authorities earnt prepared to maintain the landscaped areas.

You must have been lucky with your Redrow house because ours is very poorly finished. We call them Deadrow on our estate and wouldn't let them build a childs wendy house.