Modernised homes typically rent out quicker than older ones. All new builds in the UK are covered by a 10-year home warranty and most developers will offer some sort of customer service warranty covering snagging defects for the first 6 months to 2 years. In the first two years, any faults that don’t meet the warranty provider’s technical requirements have to be corrected by the builder. After that, the 10-year warranty covers you against certain structural defects and smaller issues, such as the foundations, the roof & the double glazed windows. If you’re interested in buying a new build home, we have an experienced new homes team who can help you. While older properties are likely to be cheaper, they may need money spent on them to get them into a rentable state. On the plus side, places that need improvement present you with an opportunity to renovate them cheaply and quickly to boost the value of your investment. Take a look at our properties for sale here.