Buying a New home in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
 

The benefits of buying a new home from 3b construction:

3b construction will ensure everything in your new home will be brand new, from the light switches right up to the large kitchen units. We will have sourced it all from our quality suppliers, and installed it using our own in-house tradesmen.

3b construction will offer the maximum flexibility possible as we build your new home. Depending at which stage in the building process you buy, we will endeavour to include your preferences in the design and finishings of your new home.

3b construction take our environmental responsibilities seriously and build our homes based on the principle that they should be as energy efficient as possible. In the long term this will help you save money on your energy bills.

3b construction employ all our tradesmen directly and don’t use sub contractors. This way we have far greater control over the quality and workmanship in our homes. We are now registered with NHBC, so all our homes will reach, and exceed, their rigorous standards.

 

Budget

How much do you want to spend on buying your new home?

The two main factors to consider are how much money do you have available to spend, and how much will you need to borrow in order to buy your house.

Speak to an independent financial advisor or your bank, they will be able to advise you on the best way to borrow money and on the most competitive deals. It is very important that the mortgage you choose suits your personal circumstances.

Remember there will be additional cost to take into consideration these are detailed below.

Other Costs

There are other fees to consider when buying your new home, which will include

  • Valuation and survey fees

These can vary depending on the level of detail in the report. The most basic report could cost as little as £100 whereas an in depth report could cost as much as £2000.

  • Solicitors fees

This fee will vary, depending on the complexity of the transaction, but should be around £600.

  • Lenders fees

This fee will vary in price, depending on the type of loan, but could be up to £400.

  • Stamp duty

Stamp Duty is charged at the following rates.

1% for properties valued between £125,001 and £250,000

3% for properties valued between £250,001 and £500,000

4% for properties valued at over £500,000

  • Removal Costs

The cost of moving home is often overlooked but can be quite sizeable, particularly if relocating over a long distance. Price will also vary, depending on the size of the property, but it is likely to be a minimum of £300.

Choosing a solicitor

If you currently live in Scotland, you may well already have a solicitor who specialises in conveyancing under the Scottish system. If you currently live elsewhere, you should seek a recommendation from a trusted source or consult the Law Society for Scotland.

Choosing a surveyor

You should seek a recommendation from a trusted source or consult the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.