Myth Busting Month: 5 Misconceptions About New Builds

Myth 1: New Build Housing is Always More Expensive to Buy

New builds can be more expensive than older homes. However, energy-efficient construction and materials significantly reduce your home maintenance costs. With a new build, you are investing in a high-quality property that’s ready to move into. No fixer-uppers and no large-scale renovations are required. 

Myth 2: You Can’t Redecorate a New Build

All of our new builds have tasteful, neutral décor ready for you to make your own. But that doesn’t mean you can’t redecorate! If you have invested in your property through the Shared Ownership scheme, you live in the home as your own. Paint and lay carpets or put up picture fixtures. Redecorate how you like. 

Myth 3: New Build Developments are Less Environmentally Friendly

In the short term, constructing a new development does have an environmental impact. However, our new build apartments are more energy-efficient than older homes, using more sustainable construction methods and materials. According to the Home Builders Federation, new build features like smart meters, insulated windows and energy-efficient appliances can reduce your running costs by up to 50% and save you around £395 on heating bills. 

Myth 4: New Build Homes Don’t Have a Neighbourhood Feel

Quite the opposite, the Square Roots developments encourage a welcoming community feel through shared communal spaces, like the podium garden and neighbourhood events. Our carefully considered development locations help residents integrate with their new town and connect with the local community. Square Roots Lewisham is less than a 15-minute walk from the town centre. Meanwhile, Pintail Heights in Hendon is also just a short walk or a 10-minute cycle to the main street. 

Myth 5: New Build Homes are Lower Quality

Aside from being more energy efficient than older homes, new builds have to adhere to much more stringent regulations during construction. Square Roots is committed to the construction of quality new build apartments and taking care of customers who invest in a home with us. However, should any defects caused by construction arise, all our homes come with a 10-year build warranty. This also includes our 2-year Square Roots Customer Care Warranty, which covers the cost of repair or replacement.