10 reasons to buy Barratt in Hampshire

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.

Barratt’s assistance to buyers really offers something for everyone including help with deposits, Stamp Duty or furniture for first time buyers to selling your old home on your behalf if you are part exchanging.

Barratt Southampton managing director Mark Docherty 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 there is not even a ‘brand new’ premium any more. Buying new is even better value now.”

So what exactly do buyers prefer about buying new? The most common reasons given by Barratt 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 negotiate on price
- Wide range of no-strings help packages
- Customer service – friendly staff who help every step of the way
- Excellent locations
- Ten-year Warranty

For further information about the Barratt developments in Hampshire and the assistance available to you, visit barratthomes.co.uk.