This New Homes Week, Rettie New Homes are celebrating the home building industry and all the benefits that come with a new build home. The annual campaign is delivered by Home Builders Federation, and this years theme is the communities and sense of belonging that new build homes can create.
Rettie are delighted to work on a number of New Homes developments across Scotland, and were responsible for 27% of new build apartment sales in Edinburgh over the past year.
New Build Homes are not only seen as homes for the future, with their energy and water efficiency providing lower maintenance and upkeep costs, but a new home also provides a blank canvas and allows purchasers to make their mark on the property, and make the home their own.
It is often the communities that New Build Developments create that is one of the most important features to purchasers of a new build home.
With schools, open spaces and leisure centres often right on your doorstep, as well as communal spaces within developments such as lounges and gardens, these allow strong connections to foster between neighbours.
West Shore, Granton Waterfront, EH5
West Shore is Edinburgh’s very first private housing development designed to achieve operational net zero carbon.
Not only are properties at this development energy efficient, meaning lower monthly running costs for purchasers, but West Shore is also part of a wider masterplan for Granton, which will see the area continue to transform over the next 15 years as part of a £1.3bn regeneration to deliver 3,500 new homes and new civic, arts, leisure and commercial centres, as well as educational facilities and Europe’s largest coastal park. All of this will create a new coastal community.
St Andrews West, St Andrews, KY16
The beautiful coastal town of St Andrews is home to a wonderful local community making it a popular and friendly place to live.
The St Andrews West development is designed to be a sustainable community; a contemporary neighbourhood with its roots firmly bedded in the rich history of the town.
Shared streets, dedicated cycle lanes and connections to wider public transport networks aims to encourage sustainable travel. A central green corridor running through the site aims to connect neighbourhoods and provide a safe social amenity space for residents.
For families, the schooling in the area is highly regarded, with Madras College and Lawhead Primary School within walking distance of the development.
New Eidyn, St James Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1
Sitting aloft St James Quarter, the ground-breaking lifestyle destination, New Eidyn offers 152 apartments ranging from studio to three bedrooms.
Residents at this development benefit from world class amenities, including a concierge service, 24-hour security, landscaped sky gardens, a spacious communal garden room, residents’ ground floor reception, membership rights to the neighbouring W Hotels gym and a number of other perks throughout the St James Quarter.
All of the communal spaces and benefits available for residents at New Eidyn, allow for residents to socialise and create a community.
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If you’re considering your next move, purchasing your first home, or even looking for a second home, a New Build may be a good choice for you.
From super prime penthouses, to new town conversions, environmentally friendly apartments and everything in between, Rettie New Homes would be delighted to discuss your requirements further and assist with your property journey.
Browse our current developments, or call us on 0131 243 3858.