Buying a new home can often be a daunting process, with what feels like an endless checklist of key decisions that need to be made before making an offer. However, for those looking to purchase a new build property, there are a number of benefits that will simplify the decision-making process and guarantee low-maintenance living from the start.
1. Blank canvas
Unlike existing older properties, a new build residential development provides purchasers with a blank canvas to personalise and turn into a home that is truly theirs. Telford Homes has recently partnered with IKEA on stylish furniture packs for The Lock at Greenford Quay, valued at £5,000 for a one bedroom and £6,500 for a two bedroom apartment*. If buyers would prefer to pick something more tailored to their needs, they can opt for an exclusive one-to-one session with an IKEA interior designer and equivalent IKEA cash voucher to customise their new home. You can opt to use the cash voucher to focus on designing one room, or spread the cost throughout the apartment. Removing the hassle out of the design process, you can create your living space to perfectly capture your desired aesthetic in next to no time.
2. Save on household bills
Recent data from Home Builders Federation shows that by purchasing a new build apartment, you can save up to £1,368 a year on your household bills[1]. All apartments at The Lock have an Energy Performance Certificate of B, compared to the national average of D, meaning these modern properties have annual running costs that are 56% lower than the national average.
3. Environmentally sustainable
New build homes incorporate high-quality construction methods and materials. Recent data has revealed that last year, new-build home purchasers reduced carbon emissions by an average of 2.2 tonnes a year per home[2]. In line with this, Telford Homes has carefully designed homes at The Lock at Greenford Quay, using high building fabric efficiencies, photovoltaic panels and renewable energy where possible to achieve 36.8% of regulated emissions.
4. Providing peace of mind
Moving into a new build home can protect you from the structural defects that often occur down the line. Whilst other developers may charge you for upgrades, apartments at The Lock, include many items as standard, as well as guaranteeing a ten year Premier Guarantee warranty, two year around-the-clock emergency cover and pre-completion inspections. Providing new homeowners with the peace of mind of knowing that they have future-proofed their living space.
5. Sense of community
More often than not, new build developments are constructed to provide residents with convenience – whether this is providing schools, transportation links, supermarkets and other important amenities. Telford Homes’ The Lock at Greenford Quay offers residents with an exciting waterside neighbourhood right on their doorstep. Built to the highest quality, the development also boasts an array of fantastic on-site amenities, including a 16-hour concierge service, a fully equipped gym, rooftop and landscaped gardens, on-site cafes, a supermarket, and a flexible working zone as an alternative and refreshing space to working from home. Each of the outdoor spaces across the Greenford Quay masterplan has been designed to be both beautiful, and purposeful – offering space for organised community activities, such as outdoor cinema screenings using the amphitheatre – all of which supports community cohesion, help reduce urban-loneliness and improve wellbeing.
Kerry Hill, Head of Marketing & Communications, Telford Homes: “Newly built homes provide a comfortable, modern, and hassle-free living experience. When prospective buyers move into one of our Telford Homes properties, they can look forward to the endless benefits that come with a new build home, such as; customisation, modern design, energy efficiency, low maintenance, and community amenities.”
One, two and three bedroom apartments available, with prices starting from £360,000. Find out more and book a viewing via this link: https://www.the-lock.co.uk/book-a-viewing/ or call 0207 182 8030.