BUYING A HOUSE
WHY BUY OFF PLAN? Buying a brand new home is the ideal way to really get what you want in a house, and by buying off plan you will get the optimal benefits of buying new. We take a closer look at the many advantages of buying off plan and outline what’s involved.
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or some, the thought of buying a brand new house having neither actually stepped foot inside it nor having seen the finished product from the outside, might sound risky. However, when you weigh up the increased benefits of doing so, and become better informed of the process, it’ll become clearer why it’s a popular choice. THE FOUR KEY ADVANTAGES: MORE CHOICE
By getting in early, you’ll get the pick of the plots, being able to choose the house that best suits your requirements. The site plan will clearly show the layout of the development, each house’s access and its positioning in regards to views and neighbours.
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Off plan properties tend to be sold for 5% to 10% less than completed houses and once you’ve reserved, the price won’t change. The value of houses within a new build development usually increase during the build process and therefore, getting in early can help ensure you get the best possible price. MORE TIME
While your dream home is being built, The earlier in the development’s build you’ll have time to prepare for your move. process you reserve, the more Moving house can be time consuming. significantly you’ll be able to Whether you have to prepare for your personalise your home. Freeman children changing schools or Homes offers an need to arrange furniture for impressive selection of your new home, having options and upgrades you ‘YOU’LL GET sufficient time before moving can choose from with THE PICK OF day will help remove the flooring, wall tiling, paint, THE PLOTS’ stress and make the process kitchen cabinets, much more enjoyable. worktops and appliances being only some of the SO, WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH BUYING A many choices you’ll be able to make. FREEMAN HOME OFF PLAN? Once the build is further along, some Once you’ve found a buyer for your of these choices may have already property and have a mortgage offer in been made, so the more personalising principle from your lender, you’re ready you’d like to do, the earlier you to reserve. If you haven’t yet sold your should look to reserve.
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