Something old or something new?

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 David Wilson North Midlands’ De Vessey Village in Sleaford, where buyers can take advantage of packages ranging from help with deposits and Stamp Duty to part-exchange, plus equity share options including HomeBuy Direct, where a selection of homes are available for 70 per cent of the price.

James Poynor, Sales Director for David Wilson North Midlands, said: “Deals and assistance like this are simply not available when buying second-hand homes because the vast majority of individual vendors and their estate agents are just not in a position to offer them.

“The help we can give with deposits or Stamp Duty, with discounts, part exchange and a whole raft of other benefits – very often, these are what make the difference between people being able to buy and not being able to buy.”

He added: “What’s more, the economic downturn has brought new home prices in line with the second-hand market, so buying new is even better value now.”

So what exactly do buyers prefer about buying new? The most common reasons given by David Wilson customers are:

- A pristine, untouched and perfect new home
- Fully-fitted, state-of-the-art kitchens and bathrooms
- Energy efficiency – new homes are green homes, built to the latest environmental standards and cheaper to run
- Choice of certain finishes and coverings
- Opportunities to view example properties in advance, repeatedly if required
- Opportunities to tailor a custom made package to suit
- Wide range of no-strings help packages
- Customer service – friendly staff who help every step of the way
- Excellent locations
- Ten-year Warranty

David Wilson offers a variety of brand new homes at its developments across Lincolnshire, which include:

Newton Grange, Colsterworth
Offers a selection of three-, four- and five-bedroom homes starting from £201,995. The sales office is open Thursday to Monday, 11am to 6pm.

De Vessey Village, Sleaford
Offers three- and four- bedroom homes priced from £151,995. The sales office is open daily from 11am to 6pm.

Cathedral Park, Lincoln
Comprises a selection of four- and five-bedroom homes starting from £287,995. The sales office is open Thursday to Monday, 11am to 6pm.

Lancaster Gardens, Witham St Hughes
Boasts a variety of homes including a two-bedroom coach apartment for £129,995 and three-bedroom homes priced from £174,995. The sales office is open Thursday to Monday, 11am to 6pm.

Alternatively, for more information about the homes David Wilson North Midlands has to offer, log on to dwh.co.uk.