Resources Hub
Read our guides and blogs about buying a new build home - from Shared ownership, to saving for a deposit, we've got every topic covered
Shared ownership
Older People's Shared Ownership: Buying Incentives for Over 55's
Older People's Shared Ownership is aimed at those aged 55 or over at the time of purchasing a property.
Staircasing: The Path to Owning 100% of Your Shared Ownership Home
If you purchased your home using the Shared Ownership scheme, you can buy additional shares until you own the majority or all of your home.
Qualifying for Shared Ownership: Are You Eligible?
Before you apply to buy a home using Shared Ownership, you should review the current eligibility criteria. Here we break down the eligibility factors for England.
What is Shared Ownership?
Wondering if the government-backed Shared Ownership scheme is right for you? Or are you confused as to what Shared Ownership means? We break down the things you need to know.
Finance
What is Stamp Duty?
Find out everything you need to know about Stamp Duty including how much it costs and why you need to pay it.
Managing Your Household Bills
Managing household bills is essential for financial stability. Find out how best to keep them under control.
What is Council Tax?
Council Tax is a compulsory sum of money charged to persons based on their property size, cost and location.
What is a Mortgage?
If you are a first time buyer the idea of a mortgage can be daunting. Find out more about mortgages here.
Boost Your Deposit: Tips for First Time Buyers
Read our tips on how to stretch your money further and save for your new home deposit.
5 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
You may understand why you need to monitor and improve your credit score, but you’re probably wondering how.
What is a Credit Report?
Understanding your credit score, and how to improve it, are important considerations when buying a home.
Conducting a Financial Health Check
A financial health check is a report of your financial status and steps you can take to improve your finances.
Sustainability
Sustainability Features of New Homes
These energy efficient and environmentally friendly features make new homes more sustainable than older alternatives.
Buying advice
10 Tips for Buying a New Build Home
We’ve put together our top 10 tips for making the process go as smoothly – and successfully – as possible.
Why Buy? 5 Great Reasons to Own a Home
Weighing up whether to buy or rent? We break down the top reasons you should own a home.
The 6 Stages of Buying a Home
The home buying process is made up of six stages, here we take you through them.
Saving Money by Downsizing to a New Build
If you space in your home that you are no longer using, downsizing can result in considerable savings.
Are New Builds a Good Buy-to-Let Investment?
New homes are ideal for buy-to-lets due to easy set up and maintenance, allowing immediate rental income.
Why Buy a New Build?
What are the benefits of buying a new build home, over a period or pre-lived in property?
Questions to Ask When Viewing a Property
Read our list of questions for you to ask your new home builder or estate agent when you view the property.
The market feed
What's happening in the UK's new build and housing market
Castle Green Homes: Thriving New Community in Thornton, Merseyside
Work on a new community in Thornton, Merseyside is progressing well, with around 75% of homes now sold.
We've Reached 1 Million Registered New Home Buyers
We have reached the milestone of 1 MILLION registered users, specifically looking for a new build home.
We're Celebrating 100,000 Instagram Followers
In January 2024 we celebrated reaching the major milestone of 100,000 Instagram followers.
Our Instagram Following is Growing Fast
Since the start of 2021, our Instagram following has grown faster than any other property portal - with more than 43,000 new followers.
Record Website Traffic in January 2020
newhomesforsale.co.uk, the new build home portal, saw a record level of traffic in January 2020.