FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS ADVICE | The negatives to buying a new build in 2021

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS ADVICE | The negatives to buying a new build in 2021
Hi guys, welcome back to another video! We thought we would share the negatives to buying a new build in 2021 and our personal regrets on purchasing a new build for our first home. Of course with everything, there are pro's and con's to buying a new build as your first home, and we wanted to share them with you in this video. We have done a home series on our channel sharing our experiences with buying our first home, becoming home owners and of course the famous house tour, so do go check them out! If you would like to see a Pro's list of buying a new build, then let us know in the comments below. Thanks for watching :)
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[@elise.mcculloch]

We listened to your feedback in our recent poll... Hope you all Enjoy another house related video 😊

[@davecomplin4089]

Great video with solid feedback :-) out of interest, did you have to pay stamp duty or was there a deal when you purchased?

[@CheskaNadeenaDiaries]

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely! Your advise is soooo helpful to so many people! It’s so important for people to know the negatives as well as the positives to weigh up the right decision!🥰 Definitely so key to live in your space first- not to rush as, as you say you get a feel for what you would like in your space!🥰 You guys are the best for House Advise! Loved this video so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@elise.mcculloch]

Awww thanks so much beautiful!!! Your support is everythinggggg x

[@SamElle]

I LOVE HOUSE RELATED VIDEOS!!! this is just good things for me to think about before I go and buy my own in the future!!! Ah it makes sense to take more photos during the build/ the process so you know whats going on. Also good tip on taking the tape measure to really know how much room you have

[@elise.mcculloch]

Thank you Sam! Appreciate you coming over and watching!! Xx

[@daniellaotuagomah7546]

Thanks for all the advice guys! one of my fav couples to watch :)

[@elise.mcculloch]

Awww thank you so much!! We’ve just uploaded that exact video a week ago. Have a look on my channel :)

[@Bethany_Jane123]

Me and my partner are looking to buy our own house in the next few years so thank you so much for the advice!! 💕

[@elise.mcculloch]

Thanks for watching lovely xx

[@vickyjwalters]

Love your videos together! Watching now ❤️

[@elise.mcculloch]

Thanks beautiful xx

[@marablaga6563]

Very nice video, love all of the house videos you guys post! Could you also do a video about the benefits of buying a new build? 😁

[@elise.mcculloch]

Of course! Glad you enjoyed it!! cx

[@CelesteLaura]

I love first time home buyers/owners video! So many things to think about and so many things to learn! Upgrades are great but definitely a downfall to what you're already paying.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Awww thank you so much for watching babe!! yeah so annoying that you have to pay more, as if new builds aren't enough already!!

[@Nikitta]

Ooohhhh your hair looks amazing like that. Very natural I love it xxx

[@elise.mcculloch]

@Shaun Frost 😂😂😂 idiot

[@chrissygilks-price1514]

Some really good advice here. Lots of things you just don’t think about

[@elise.mcculloch]

Thank you!

[@Anxiety101Awareness]

I agree although Older Builds may need more upkeep and modernising generally they are built better , better gardens , more character like you mentioned easier to extend or build on to and bigger inside depending on the type of house. My Wife and I are in the process of buying our first home and we decided against a new build for the exact reasons you discussed.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Yeah I totally agree. It’s been nice because there has been no modernisation required, or any nasty surprises when updating an older home. However, if this was our forever home - we would be buying an older home for sure 😊

[@seanbruce2425]

Good vid, buying a new build is like growing, the older you get the more experienced you get. You probably need 10k spare for the carpets and the garden alone.

[@elise.mcculloch]

It is bloody hard work getting on the property ladder! Totally agree and thanks for watching x

[@anneslow2751]

Brilliant got several tips.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Aww thank you Anne

[@AliG-yx4xn]

This is so useful, thank you so much! Do you find the company/builders have been willing to fix things? Did you need to argue to have snags fixed?

[@elise.mcculloch]

No snags should be provided with any new build property for sure :)

[@brianiswrong]

If you can't find 20 snags (bits that haven't been built/ finished ,then you are not looking.

[@Ali_Universe]

Fantastic tips!!! 🌟⭐️✨ Enjoyed this lovely video and lots of awesome uploads here 💚💛💕 Eric here to say Hi 💖❤💜 Have a beautiful weekend 🌺 All the best 🌈🌈

[@elise.mcculloch]

Thank you x

[@MiniEggs1999]

Another tip is if you have the choice don’t buy a reverse house. There will be loads of mistakes because there are no reverse plans

[@elise.mcculloch]

😂👍🏼

[@berneysharp3940]

Also you're paying a maintenance charge for things as well as council tax which covers the same things but the council often won't adopt the streets and land. Basically double paying.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Yep it’s not ideal

[@Nikitta]

One of my friends bought a new build and ordered all of her living room furniture based on the measures they were told and when they moved in the rooms were smaller than what was on the plan and she’s had to sell a lot of her stuff and get something different because it just didn’t fit xxx

[@elise.mcculloch]

Bloody hell how devastated would you be!!!!

[@sjgbrighton]

Amazingly helpful Thanks so much. I've never seen a video like this. And Maintenance charges??? What's rhat about? Thought that was just flats. As a single parents stretching myself it's putting me off.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Aww thank you Sophie. Glad it helped lovely xx

[@Josh-iw3md]

I just feel at 4:30 that this is where everything is going wrong. It's like builders have managed to somehow convey a mindset into people that they should expect defects. Why should there be defects in new homes, or shoddy worksmanship? A Rolls-Royce phantom is about the same price as a 2-3 bed new build in my area, and that wouldn't have shoddy worksmanship. This is what's putting me off a new home more than anything. Builders are getting away with it just because they've managed to build that mindset in people. It may sound crazy, but if you move into a house and it's got too much shoddy workmanship, can you refuse it? Or return it? Would seem crazy I can return a desk of drawers if it has defects, but not be able to refuse/return the house.

[@elise.mcculloch]

I couldn’t agree more with you!! There are defo pro’s and con’s to buying a new build for sure!!

[@Papikristo]

Isn't there a warranty period

[@BigAgAgronomist]

I'm just buying my first home, i knew there would be some extras but quite surprised at how much some of them are. Almost 5k for flooring, now i am deffo thinking i can get it done for less with a local guy

[@elise.mcculloch]

100% go local, good to support local business too!!

[@studiotech6194]

@BigAgAgronomist make sure they did not put the skirting boards for you ask them to measure all the house . And leave them you are going to put them back once you are done installing your floors this is very important.

[@berneysharp3940]

Yes they use special tiny furniture in show homes.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Well they defo used something smaller in our bedroom that made us believe we could get a chest of drawers in 😂

[@DonatellaButt]

I love your hair like this! You guys are the best for the house advice!!😍😍

[@elise.mcculloch]

Aww thanks beautiful xxx

[@shaunfrost2389]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elise.mcculloch]

👍🏼

[@mariacharalambous123]

Do you have to pay maintenance fees for new builds that are 10 years old?

[@elise.mcculloch]

That's a very good question, not sure really Sally - google might be able to help more on that one x

[@chelsiesmith]

Omg I just assumed the carpet n that would come with price? That’s annoying lol

[@elise.mcculloch]

I wish babe, I wish x

[@sshitanshu]

Thanks for the awesome video , im a first time buyer and new to this country would it be possible to do one to one consultation and guide me a bit I'm putting in all my life saving in buying a house any help to guide me will be appreciated

[@elise.mcculloch]

Aww thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed. We wouldn’t offer that service as we aren’t in anyway shape or form, professionals. Seek a mortgage adviser and they should be able to help you, step by step

[@calvinliu6304]

1st

[@elise.mcculloch]

Thanks Calvin

[@MrMkindy]

The builders take advantage of people who can't be bothered to do any work on their own house, and must have it ready to go from day one. My advice is to buy a tatty old house and have the freedom to do what you want. New builds are just cheaply built profit machines for the big builders. You will always end up financially loosing on a new build.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Very good point and most definitely agree with you on them doing a cheap quick build, for sure. However our property has gone up in value by a decent amount currently, so we are happy with that

[@MrMkindy]

Take no notice of me 😀 being happy in your home is number one priority! Doing up an old house can be rewarding, I wont go as far as fun! Learn how to do a few basic DIY skills and get stuck in. I would rather have a DIYer do a job who cared about what they did to a pro who didn't.

[@elise.mcculloch]

Our next house we hope will be an older home that needs some work. A project for sure

[@MaxxyWaxxy]

I spent £700 on a microwave, lol

[@elise.mcculloch]

Oh wowza!

[@MaxxyWaxxy]

@@elise.mcculloch My dad gave me £1000 and told me to go wild on my upgrades

[@elise.mcculloch]

@@MaxxyWaxxy 😂😂 fair play

[@berneysharp3940]

You probably won't get all the facilities the builders promised either

[@elise.mcculloch]

Not surprised 😥

[@Qlair2632]

I honestly don’t know why so many people buy this crap they’re such bad quality

[@elise.mcculloch]

Agreed