New builds Leicester

Buying a new home in Leicester

Leicester, situated in the East Midlands, is renowned for its rich mediaeval heritage - its Cathedral and the historic Guildhall stand as testament to this. The city played a pivotal role during the industrial revolution, contributing to its economic development. Today, Leicester thrives with a diverse population and a strong economy, and the University of Leicester adds an academic dimension, fostering diverse research. Economically, Leicester is a hub for manufacturing, retail, and services. The city is well-connected through road and rail networks, and Leicester railway station facilitates efficient travel to major cities including London and Birmingham. This city also embraces diversity with the Golden Mile, known for its Indian and Asian businesses. The National Space Centre and the King Power Stadium, home to Leicester City Football Club, further contribute to the city's cultural and recreational offerings.

Leicester provides convenient commuting options to various cities and towns. If you’re looking to move to this beautiful area of the East Midlands, we have a wide range of new build homes for sale in Leicester, spanning from one to five bedroom houses at a range of affordable prices - you’re sure to find your perfect home. There are also a range of homes available through Shared Ownership in Leicester that are just outside of the city, benefitting from the rural charm of the area. The average house price in Leicester hovers around £280,000, with new homes being more expensive than second-hand homes - however, they are much more energy-efficient, so you will save money on gas and electricity bills in the long run.

There are a range of home buying incentives available to those who are in the market for a new build property. The First Homes Scheme, available only on new build properties, ensures people aren’t priced out of their location by selling homes at a 30-50% discount to their market price. It’s currently only available on selected developments, however is predicted to be available across more homes in the future. The Shared Ownership scheme is also available on many developments across England. Usually sold through housing associations, it requires you to buy a percentage share (10% and 75%) of the property and pay rent on the remaining share. Developers, builders and housing associations will also have their own incentives available, such as money off your deposit or mortgage, free upgrades or professional discounts.

Whether you're looking to take your first step onto the property, or looking to move on to your next home, we have a vast range of available new build homes in Leicester, including a wide range of Shared Ownership homes in and around Leicestershire, simply browse through our listings or search by postcode from our homepage. You can also sign up to be notified when new homes are added to the website by registering for alerts where you will be sent an email or SMS when properties become available within your price and bedroom range.