Buying a New Build in 2026: What Most Buyers Get Wrong (And How to Avoid It) | Alan Dearing

Описание: In this episode of Mortgages Made Easy, David Jackson (Managing Director at Prestige Private Finance) sits down with Alan Dearing (Sales and Marketing Director at Berkeley Homes) to break down what buyers need to know before purchasing a new build, especially if you are considering buying off plan.

If you are looking at new builds in 2026, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and make smarter decisions, earlier.

From why so many buyers still start viewings without mortgage advice, to how developers manage build windows, exchange timelines, and buyer expectations, Alan shares what happens behind the scenes and what really matters when choosing a new build.

In this episode, we cover:
1. Why buyers should speak to a mortgage adviser on day one (before they fall in love with a property)
2. What is different about buying a new build vs second hand, especially the long lead time
3. Snagging lists, what they are good for, and why living in the home tells you more
4. The truth about the new build “premium”, and what you are actually paying for
5. Off plan buying risks and benefits, deposits, mortgage offer timing, and how to plan properly
6. How developers help surveyors value a site (including facilities, comparables, and the wider development)
7. Overseas buyers, buying unseen, and how technology is changing the buying experience
8. Why regeneration matters, and what it means for future UK housing delivery

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