OLD OR NEW?

For sure, both have their charms. Both have their positives and negatives.

Old Property pros

• You can see clearly how it sits on the land – particularly in relation to its neighbouring houses and environment;
• It is going to have lots of charm;
• The interior will be welcomingly cool when you are viewing property in the summer months;
• You can check out the views from the windows;
• It will be ready to live in possibly immediately;
• It won’t cost too much to renovate.

New build pros

• We can have exactly what we want within the budget;
• You can choose a unique location;
• We can add the latest insulation, heating & bathroom facilities;
• We can choose the size of the internal space which we can’t do with an existing home;
• It can be designed to take advantage of the sun, view and your personal tastes;
• You can choose any style you like.

Old property cons

• It will be damp;
• It won’t be insulated;
• You may have to extend it to give you the space you need;
• The amount of work will always be bigger than you envisage;
• The windows may be in the wrong position or size for what you want;
• Is the roof ready to collapse?

New build cons

• The total cost. Will it be manageable?
• Can we build what we want on our land?
• What about guarantees?