New build homes divide opinion. Some argue they are more likely to be hassle-free and cheaper to run, while others think they are overpriced, small and poorly built compared to their second hand counterparts.
The former camp seem to be in the majority at the moment. According to Zoopla, two thirds of buyers either want a new home, or would consider buying new.
But there is a perception that new homes are more expensive than the second hand market, and