New Homes Week 2026

New Homes Week 2026 is a national campaign running from Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th February, designed to empower prospective homebuyers with the knowledge and confidence needed to purchase new build properties.

Supported and delivered by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), this year's campaign centres on the theme The Power to Move, emphasising how buying a new build home can provide buyers with greater control and assurance during an uncertain housing market.

The week long initiative aims to cut through confusion in the property market by offering clear, practical guidance on the advantages of new build homes.

These benefits include:

• significant energy efficiency
• lower running costs compared to older properties
• hassle free living without the need for costly renovations
• comprehensive warranties and guarantees
• chain free purchasing options
• dedicated support schemes that simplify the buying process.

The campaign explores seven key power moments that highlight different advantages of new build homes.

These include:

• the Power to Move understanding the buying process
• the Power to Enjoy avoiding renovation costs
• the Power to Trust improved building standards and consumer protections
• the Power to Buy accessible schemes and incentives
• the Power to Save energy efficient designs reducing monthly bills
• the Power to Relax warranties and quality assurance
• the Power to Belong thoughtfully designed communities

Supporting the campaign is new research titled "Watt a Save" from the Home Builders Federation and Octopus Energy, which demonstrates that modern new build homes offer substantial cost savings and major reductions in household carbon emissions compared to older housing stock.

The research provides concrete evidence of the financial and environmental benefits of choosing a new build property.

Throughout the week, various homebuilders including Gleeson Homes, David Wilson Homes, and Barratt Homes are hosting special events at their developments across the country.






These events include "Why Buy New" open days, Part Exchange information sessions, and First Time Buyer events, offering potential buyers expert insight and the opportunity to speak with financial advisors and sales teams.

The campaign encourages participation through social media using hashtags #NewHomesWeek and #PowerToMove on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms.

New Homes Week 2026 represents a coordinated industry effort to educate and empower homebuyers while celebrating the quality, sustainability and value that modern new build homes offer.