Now consider the thought of opting for a home that’s already been in the market for several years. That home has already been lived in by someone else and may come with a number of repairs or wear-and-tear issues. There’s also some social history to consider. A home with a previous number of owners may be known in the neighbourhood for certain activities or even notorious events that may have happened in the home. You may give the home a new paint job, but there’s no running away from its known history.

Plus buying a new home is a huge money saver- you won’t likely spend money on home repairs for the first few years. Better yet, new homes have buyer protection like with Homeworld, their new build homes come with a Halo Residential Guarantee, so you don’t pay for any structural defects or settling damages that occur the first ten years out of your own pocket. Now that’s a great deal!

With a new build, there are fewer worries on safety. You can expect a new build to be safe and up to code. As a homeowner, you won’t having to call an electrician or plumber out at ungodly times of the night. A new well-built home is aligned with fire safety regulations and NZ Healthy Home Standards.