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Stories, insights & videos from the UK new-build world.

Developer walk-throughs, mortgage explainers, market commentary and honest buying guides — on camera and on the page.

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Latest articles

Buyer's guide

Everything to check before reserving a new build

The questions to ask the sales office, the documents to request, and the mistakes first-time buyers make.

8 min read
Mortgages

How new-build mortgages differ from standard residential

Extended offers, down-valuation risk, reservation deadlines — and why a specialist broker pays for itself.

6 min read
Market

UK new-build supply in 2026 — where the homes actually are

A regional breakdown of where the biggest developer pipelines are and what that means for prices.

10 min read
Protection

New-build insurance — what buildings cover actually covers

Your NHBC warranty is not the same as insurance. Here's what you still need on day one.

5 min read
Incentives

Part-exchange vs selling yourself — the real cost

Developer part-exchange looks convenient. But is it actually worth the typical discount? We crunch the numbers.

7 min read
Snagging

Your first 30 days — the snagging list every buyer needs

A room-by-room checklist of what to check (and photograph) while the builder is still obligated to fix it.

9 min read
After Keys

New-build snag inspection: a week-by-week guide

The first month decides everything. Here's exactly what to do, week by week, with the developer still on the hook.

11 min read
After Keys

NHBC vs Buildmark vs LABC: which warranty do you actually have?

Three logos, three deadlines, three claims processes. Here's how to tell which one applies to your home.

7 min read
After Keys

The month-22 deadline most new-build buyers miss

Day 730 is the line your developer hopes you don't notice. Here's what to do before it arrives.

6 min read
After Keys

How to challenge your new-build council tax banding (and win)

The VOA puts most new builds in the wrong band. The challenge is free, the saving is yours forever.

8 min read
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