Buyers prefer new at The Woodlands

Why do so many people prefer to buy new rather than second-hand homes? At least ten reasons crop up regularly in buyer surveys, most highlighting the central fact that new homebuilders generally offer a range of benefits that the second-hand market cannot hope to match.

A perfect example is The Woodlands in Boughton Monchelsea, near Maidstone, where buyers can take advantage of numerous initiatives ranging from help with deposits and Stamp Duty through to Part Exchange.

Ward Homes, Managing Director Nick Fenton comments: “Deals and assistance like this are just not available when buying second-hand homes because the vast majority of individual vendors and their estate agents are not in a position to offer them.

“Very often, it is the help we can give with deposits, Stamp Duty, or Part Exchange and a whole raft of other benefits – these are what make the difference between people being able to buy or not.”

So what exactly do buyers prefer about buying new? The most common reasons given by Ward Homes’ customers are:

- A pristine, untouched and perfect new home
- Excellent location
- Fully-fitted, state-of-the-art kitchens and bathrooms
- Energy efficient – new homes are green homes, built to the latest environmental standards and are cheaper to run
- Choice of certain finishes and coverings
- Opportunity to view example properties in advance, repeatedly if required
- First Time Buyer incentives available helping younger generations onto the property ladder
- Part Exchange - Ward Homes buys the purchaser’s existing home, enabling the purchaser to buy a new Ward home
- Customer service – friendly staff who help every step of the way
- Ten-year NHBC Warranty

Homes currently available at The Woodlands include three bedroom houses, priced from £224,950.

For more information please contact the Sales Centre at The Woodlands, off Brishing Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9EZ, open daily from 10am to 6pm, or log on to wardhomes.co.uk for more information.