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Inside a £600k Bellway new build — the full walk-through
Room by room, floor by floor, snagging and all. What you actually get for the money in today's new build market.
New build mortgages explained — what lenders actually look for
Reservation fees, long-stop dates, valuation quirks. The things generalist brokers get wrong.
From reservation to keys — the full new build buying timeline
Every stage, every deadline, every decision point. Walk through a real completion step by step.
Stamp duty 2025 — what buyers need to know
The new thresholds, first-time buyer relief, and how it changes what you can afford.
Your new build questions, answered live
Snagging, warranties, part-exchange, incentives. The questions buyers ask me most often.
Manchester new builds under £350k — 3 to watch
Three developments worth a closer look if you're buying new in Manchester this year.
Latest articles
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.
How new build mortgages differ from standard residential
Extended offers, down-valuation risk, reservation deadlines — and why a specialist broker pays for itself.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.