Investment Buyers

Why new builds make great buy-to-lets 

New build properties can make a great investment. One reason for this is that brand new homes that have never been lived in before are incredibly popular with potential tenants. Added to this, it’s likely your property will be snapped up quickly, reducing any periods where your property is unoccupied and not bringing in any rental income. 

Buying a chain free home means you’re not waiting on the seller to find a new home to move into before you complete. When purchasing a new home you are buying directly from Castle Homes. Reservation fees often paid at early build stage protect your offer from being gazumped.

New builds are also popular with BTL landlords because of their energy efficiency.  Stricter energy performance regulation from 2025 will require all rental properties to have a minimum EPC rating of C. New build homes with Castle Homes have an EPC rating of B, meaning that they easily meet this regulation. 

Thanks to thermally-efficient insulation, double-glazing, efficient kitchen appliances, and showers that reduce the amount of water used, your tenants could expect to save £££ per year on energy bills – another draw for prospective tenants concerned about rising fuel and water costs.

Maintenance costs on new builds are generally very low. Everything from the roof to the appliances, from the kitchen to the light fittings is brand new, so in the first few years, maintenance outgoings should be almost non-existent. 

Added to this, all our new homes come with a 10-year ICW warranty. This means you can rest assured your property meets strict design, materials and workmanship standards.