30,000 reasons to buy a new home

Research by a leading housebuilder suggests it can cost around £30,000 to bring an older property up to the same standard as a new home.

Redrow Homes has calculated the significant figure after totalling up the cost of installing equivalent standard kitchens, appliances and bathrooms as well as a new energy efficient heating system, replacement windows and a host of other features which come as standard in a new home.

Philippa Groves, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South West), said: “By purchasing a new home instead of an older second hand property, buyers could save themselves a small fortune in DIY costs not to mention time and energy.

“Buying a new home from Redrow means that everything is brand new; you can start living straight away and don’t need to spend money or time on redecorating and repairing your home.

“With this in mind our homes at Lakelands Edge, in Westbury, are an ideal solution for those who want an easy life. Like all new homes they are also protected by the National House Building Council (NHBC) 10-year Buildmark Warranty.”

As well as reaping all the benefits of buying a low maintenance and energy efficient new home, buying from Redrow also means they can help you access a helpful network of financial and legal advisors, making for a much smoother move.

Set between two lakes and a conservation area, Lakelands Edge is located in Westbury – the Wiltshire town famous for its white chalk horse – and is only 15 minutes walk from the town centre. It’s also just 12 miles from the historic city of Bath and a 90-minute rail commute to London.

There are a range of three-bedroom homes available from £174,950.

To find out more about the homes available at Lakelands Edge visit Redrow.co.uk.