Why buy new

All new build homes are independently assessed during construction and covered by a 10-year NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee or other warranty provider guarantee. The first two years are covered by Crest Nicholson’s own dedicated customer service team.

The design stage incorporates security and low-level maintenance, and a 'fit for purpose' inspection is conducted on every new home before occupancy.

Crest Nicholson homeowners are supported by a dedicated customer care team who ensure the highest standard of service.

New homes come with great insulation and the latest energy-saving features, making them cheaper to run than older homes. Our energy-efficient homes are built to reduce waste and be environmentally friendly. At Crest Nicholson, we also create a sense of community within our developments by adding parks, play areas, and other features for the benefit of all who live there.

At Crest Nicholson we will build you a beautiful, modern home which provides:

• Higher insulation standards
• Energy-efficient appliances and lighting, and areas which maximise natural light
• Water-efficient appliances
• Transport links in mind
• Safety – for you and your visitors
• Carefully selected quality materials with a lower environmental impact
• A healthier environment through ventilation and design

We will seek out new and evolving technologies and skills to continuously raise the sustainability standards of our new homes, which will help you to reduce your carbon emissions, environmental 'footprint' and energy bills.

As a Crest Nicholson homeowner, you can:

• Reduce your energy use – and your gas and electricity bills
• Reduce your water use and charges
• Increase your recycling
• Choose more sustainable modes of transport
• Access local amenities easily
• Enjoy open space and landscaped communal areas
• In a growing number of cases, receive some of your energy from a renewable source
• Live in harmony within a sustainable community

When you buy a new home, you can move in as soon as it is finished.

There is no need to spend money or time redecorating and repairing your new home. And depending on the stage of construction, you'll be able to personalise your new home with a variety of finishing touches.

There are several buying schemes available with new build homes which aren’t available on second hand properties. These schemes can help get you moving.

There are several buying schemes available with new build homes which aren’t available on second hand properties. These schemes can help get you moving.

If you already own a property, why not use our Part Exchange scheme? Just select your dream Crest Nicholson home and we'll be a guaranteed* cash buyer for your existing home.

Alternatively, if you are struggling to find the time to make all the necessary arrangements to move, we can help with our SmoothMove scheme. Simply reserve one of our properties and we’ll organise the sale of yours.

If you're a first-time buyer or no longer own a home, you might qualify for Home Reach, a part buy-part rent scheme. With this option, you can purchase up to 75% of a new home and pay a low monthly rent on the remaining share. Your budget determines the size of the share you buy, not the size of the property. If buying a home outright isn’t feasible, this part buy-part rent offers an alternative path to homeownership.

Our Sales Executives are on hand to guide you through every step of the buying process, answer your questions, and ensure that purchasing your new build home is as smooth as possible. Plus, there are no upward chains to worry about, making the experience simpler, smoother, and far less stressful.

When you reserve with Crest Nicholson, we'll also provide you with a Home Owners Guide, a user-friendly reference document that leads you through each stage of the purchasing process.