New build check

Is the new build worth the price?

See what earlier plots actually sold for, how much new homes lose when resold, and what to ask the builder for, before you pay a reservation fee.

  • Price per m² against plots already sold
  • The local new-build premium, from Land Registry
  • Your offer, split into a price cut and extras
  • Questions to ask before you reserve

What the check covers

What earlier plots sold for

Land Registry records every completed sale. We find the new homes already sold on the development or nearby, and their floor areas from the energy certificates, so you can compare price per m².

The new-build premium

How much more new homes sell for than similar existing homes in the district, and how homes bought new have resold against the local market.

An offer in price and extras

Builders protect headline prices, so we split the ask into a small cut plus stamp duty, flooring or legal fees, valued in pounds.

The builder and the catches

The builder's HBF star rating, estate management charges, leasehold terms, warranty, completion dates and the questions to ask before you reserve.

FAQ

Questions about new builds

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Do new builds lose value?

Often some of it. New homes usually cost more than similar existing homes, and once you move in the home is valued as second-hand. The report shows how homes bought new in the district have resold against the local market.

Can you negotiate on a new build?

Yes, though builders prefer to give extras rather than cut the price, because a lower headline price affects the valuations of the plots they haven't sold. The report values each extra so you know what you're getting.

What if the development has no postcode yet?

Use the postcode of a street next to the site or the sales office. We look at new-build sales across the postcode sector, so nearby developments still count.

Does it cover Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Not yet. It relies on Land Registry data, which covers England and Wales.

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