There has been a surge of first-time buyers in Leeds taking advantage of the lower maintenance and running costs associated with new build homes, according to new research.

Just Mortgages' new build division has reported a bumper start to the year, with new build leads and enquiries up 40%.

A new study has revealed the top five areas across the UK with the most completed new builds from 2020 to 2023.

With Labour unveiling its new housing plans, new research has found that developers are already prioritising new builds in urban locations as popularity grows amongst buyers.

According to the latest analysis by A-Plan Insurance, 665,279 homes were sold in small areas across England last year with newly built properties making up 2.83% of this figure.