The different alarms and
fire doors Sussex new build properties have installed are among some of the
numerous benefits of buying a new build home as opposed to an older home. That
is not to say that older homes are without their own positives, there are in
fact many good points to old houses. But when putting down tens of thousands of
pounds in a deposit and signing up for a lengthy mortgage you want to make sure
you are considering both sides of the argument and buy a home that really does
meet your needs.
When looking to move to a
new home the size of the property will be a key consideration, one of the most
important. You will be thinking about the number of bedrooms, the size of the
bedrooms, space for parking and the shapes of the rooms for your furniture. New
build homes generally have smaller rooms. However, they are more likely to be a
nice rectangle shape with less of those alcoves and corners that make furniture placement difficult. Older homes will be
more likely to have off road parking than new builds. New builds often do not
have parking, or will have limited allocated parking, which can be a daily
difficulty if you are a two car household.
It all depends on what you
are looking for in your next home in Sussex. Older houses certainly have
character both inside and out. They will not have been built with the same
uniform look on the outside, and previous owners will have added their own
touch on the inside. You may be lucky enough to find a house with an interior
just to your liking, or a bit of work may be needed. Whereas new build homes
really can be seen as a blank canvas. The walls will generally be painted the
same shade of white throughout, ready for you to paint and decorate as your
own.
Door handles, light switches and fire doors Sussex people have installed
Although many will love the
idea of that blank canvas to make their mark on, there will be a financial cost
with that. Often new build properties will come with the most basic additions
such as the door handles or light switches. They will usually come without
little essential extras such as toilet roll holders, shelves or curtain rails.
Perfect if you want to start from scratch, but not so perfect for the bank balance especially after all the other costs of a move. Older homes in
Worthing will already have all those items installed. Although they may not be
to your taste they will be a functional starting point, ready from the day you
move in.
When it comes to modern
safety features new build properties may have the upper hand. Of course all
homes need to be safe, and during the buying process appropriate checks can be
made. However, when all new build flats and houses are built they have to
adhere to stricter safety regulations that were not in place decades ago when
many older homes were built. The fire doors Worthing new build homes have,
along with the regulation fire alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, will be of a
set standard and regulation. This will allow piece of mind as well as save you
the cost of installing them when you move into your home.
Energy efficiency is improved with the fire doors Worthing new build have
Another good way of saving
money on a long term basis is to make sure your home is as energy efficient as
it can be. Double glazing and fires doors Worthing new build properties have
installed mean that the houses are more energy efficient. Less heat can leak
out of double glazed windows and sturdy fire doors, significantly reducing your
energy bills when it comes to warming your home. Or course many older homes do
have double glazing and fire doors, but they do not come as standard as will be
seen in new build properties.
Another feature which will
help with your gas and electricity bills is cavity wall and loft insulation. We
all know those anonymous phone calls trying to sell us cavity wall insulation
at excellent prices. For older homes this is another cost that you may need to
consider down the line. Although clearly not essential, it may be of long term
benefit for a home owner. However, with many new build homes this would have
been considered at the building stages and will not be needed as an added
feature in the future. Again, this is just another point to weigh up when
considering what the best home for you and your family’s future is, a new build
or an older home?
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