A new build home has a real appeal, and many people choose a new build home over an older property for many reasons. As well as the fact that there is no history and everything has just been done, so you are less likely to have issues, if you do have a problem the house will be covered by a guarantee, meaning that you can have repairs done free of charge.
Another reason why so many people opt for a new build, is the fact that many of them offer a shared ownership scheme, which makes getting on the property ladder much easier.
So once your home is built, what should you be doing to turn your newly built house into a home?
Firstly, you need to arrange a handover. This will be where the builder will show you around the house and where things are and how they work. As well as the general fixtures and fittings this also includes any appliances that are included and the boiler.
This is your opportunity to really check everything, from the electric sockets to the taps to the doors and windows. Make sure that everything is working as it should be.
Another thing that you need to do is set up things like your internet and television. Once you have your moving-in date set, you can arrange for someone to come and install the internet for you – remember this can take a while so get it arranged as soon as possible.
In addition to this, many new build homes don’t have a television aerial included in the build – you may well need to get a professional like this tv aerial installation Cheltenham based company steveunettaerials.co.uk/our-services/aerial-services/tv-aerial-repair/tv-aerial-repair-cheltenham/ to come and install one for you.
You will also need to arrange services like your bins and find out when your bin day is. Get in touch with your local council who will be able to help you with this. You also need to ensure that the builder of the home has registered your postcode with Royal Mail, as you will need this to be able to get the post and to set up your home insurance.
