New builds Exeter

Buying a new home in Exeter

Exeter, a historic city in Devon situated on the River Exe, boasts a rich heritage dating back to the Roman era. During the mediaeval times, it evolved into a significant locality, with a cathedral that remains a testament to its architectural legacy. The city played an important role during the English Civil War, enduring sieges and key events, and being situated on the quayside reflects Exeter's maritime and trade significance. Nowadays, Exeter balances tradition with modernity, featuring a thriving economy driven by education, healthcare, and service industries. The University of Exeter contributes to its academic prominence, offering a range of courses including medicine, law and economics. The city's commitment to preservation is evident in its mediaeval structures and museums.

If you’re looking to make your move to the coast, we have an excellent range of new build homes for sale in Exeter including a variety of house types, from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom houses - so whether you are looking for your first home or keen to buy a larger family home, you’re sure to find your dream property. We also have a small range of Shared Ownership homes available if you are interested in buying through this scheme. The average house price in Exeter sits around £350,000, with new homes being more expensive than second-hand homes, however they are much more energy-efficient, so you will save money on bills and household expenses in the long run.

There are plenty of home-buying Incentives are available in England through developers and through the government to help prospective homebuyers get onto the property ladder. The First Homes Scheme, available only on new build properties, ensures people aren’t priced out of their hometown by selling the homes at a 30-50% discount to the market price. This is only available on select developments at this time, however is predicted to be available across a much larger range of homes in the future. Buying a Shared Ownership home in Exeter is also a great way to start your buying journey. Usually sold through housing associations, the Shared Ownership scheme allows you to buy a percentage share (10% and 75%) of the property and pay rent on the rest. Developers, builders and housing associations will usually have their own incentives available as well, so you should keep up to date on what is being offered in your desired location.

Whether you are a first time buyer, looking to upsize to a family home or downsize to an apartment or bungalow, we have a huge range of new builds in Exeter - just search through the listings above or search by postcode from our homepage. We also have a small range of homes available through Shared Ownership in Exeter. You can also be notified when new developments are added to the website by registering for alerts where you will be sent an email or SMS when properties become available in your desired location.