New property normally attracts higher rental returns than second hand, and by purchasing new, you will be purchasing from a vendor that will not decide they don’t wish to sell part way through the transaction. Developers have to sell! You are also buying a new property with a structural warranty which negates the need for a structural survey and the pitfalls previously identified. You are buying a property built to the latest and most up to date regulations – New homes are six times more energy efficient and generate 60% less carbon emissions – so you are also being green, and the quality of finish in new build property has improved over recent years - some developers now operate a Quality Control system during the construction process. New proeprty investment