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This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a different kind of long-term commitment: buying a home, all on your own.

Own New - Rate Reducer is a brand new scheme offering lower fixed rate mortgage deals for buyers of new-build homes. Let’s find out more.

From developer incentives to the opportunity to personalise your property and access to home buying schemes, let's take a look at the differences between buying a new-build and a traditional home.

Did you know a new build can be a far more affordable option than an older property?

Unsure whether to go for a new-build or a period property? Here are the advantages of brand new and existing homes.

Keen to buy a new build home but struggling to get a deposit together? Deposit Unlock could be the scheme for you. Here’s everything you need to know.

Forget tinsel-strewn crowds and the hustle of the high street. As far as we’re concerned, the ultimate Christmas gift is a quiet cottage in the countryside. Dear Santa…

From countryside escapes to seaside views, from practical extras to pure luxury, here are the top home features Britain’s buyers have been on the hunt for in 2025.







