Henry Lewis
25 March, 2025
News

Derbyshire house hunters get more bang for their buck buying new

Property seekers considering their options in Derbyshire are being encouraged to consider buying a brand-new home, rather than forking out on home improvements.

BM - 003 - Street scenes from Barratt Homes' Midshires Meadow development

For anyone looking to renovate their house to the standard of a brand-new home, it could cost in excess of £70,000 according to the Home Builders Federation.

At Barratt Homes’ Midshires Meadow development on Dowry Lane in Whaley Bridge, a range of four bedroom properties is available from £463,000. With a variety of offers saving home buyers thousands on selected properties, it would work out more cost-effective to buy new than it would to renovate a second-hand home.

Alan Watt, Sales Director at Barratt Homes Manchester, said “Brand-new homes are an investment, and our energy-saving features enable our customers to start their future-proofing today.

BM - A typical Barratt Homes kitchen diner inside the Hale style home
BM - A typical Barratt Homes kitchen diner inside the Hale style home Credit: Barratt & David Wilson Homes

“Investing in a new home at our Midshires Meadow development could save money spent on renovations and would provide the added assurance that you’re getting a high-quality, energy-efficient home.

“Anyone interested in making a move is encouraged to visit our development to talk about the properties and offers available with our Sales Advisers.”

Home buyers can opt for 105% Part Exchange which guarantees the sale of the customer’s existing property and eliminates the possibility of needing to wait for months for the property to sell.

BM - A typical Barratt Homes living room in the Hale style home at Midshires Meadow
BM - A typical Barratt Homes living room in the Hale style home at Midshires Meadow Credit: Barratt & David Wilson Homes

For those using the scheme, Barratt Homes will arrange for two independent valuations of the home, and make its offer based upon the average price of the valuations.

BM - The main bedroom inside the Hale show home at Barratt Homes' Midshire Meadow
BM - The main bedroom inside the Hale show home at Barratt Homes' Midshire Meadow Credit: Barratt & David Wilson Homes

Not only this, but the housebuilder will offer an additional 5% to the customer giving them 105% of the valuations. For example, if the customer’s home is valued at £200,000, not only will they receive the full figure, but they will also receive an additional £10,000.

Whilst having the beauty of Derbyshire and the Peak District in proximity, residents at Midshires Meadow can make the most of close links to Macclesfield, Goyt Valley, and also Manchester Airport.

Nestled within the countryside with some beautiful views looking over Whaley Bridge, the nearby town offers a vast range of amenities from a supermarket, coffee shops, pubs and local eateries.

For more information about any developments in the area, call the sales team at 033 3355 8474 or visit the website at Barratt Homes in Derbyshire.