Good Experiences of New Builds?

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We bought a new-build London flat in 2009. Overall the upsides have outweighed the downsides. Our sound-proofing is incredible, both within our own flat and between flats - to the point that we never, ever hear our neighbours which means we get on very well with them. Also our windows are really generously sized compared to a lot of older properties that I see. We’ve not had to decorate or deal with any electrical problems which friends buying older properties have faced. We had some plumbing issues and our electric radiators are lame, but otherwise no real complaints.

Court94

Hi
I am currently on the brink of placing an offer with David Wilson for one of their Chelworth homes (large 4bed).
We will be using their Part Exchange service but will also be asking for Stamp Duty Paid, Legal Fees and John Lewis Gift Voucher (they are offering this voucher and £10000 deposit contribution on one of their other houses on the development).
The plot we are interested is on the final phase of the whole development but is in quite a prime location as this is one of only 11 to face on to greenery rather than other houses. The sales advisor has already stated they will not be offering any incentives with these plots due to their location but I highly doubt that....

Please can anyone offer me any advise as to how I go about negotiating with DHW and how to play it if they reject our initial proposal? Is it advisable to say we will walk away from the house or should we go back with a counter offer?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! So hard trying to get the right balance of getting the beat deal and then again not loosing out on your dream home (especially given the desirability of the plot location!)

RedFraggle

Court94 wrote: »

Hi
I am currently on the brink of placing an offer with David Wilson for one of their Chelworth homes (large 4bed).
We will be using their Part Exchange service but will also be asking for Stamp Duty Paid, Legal Fees and John Lewis Gift Voucher (they are offering this voucher and £10000 deposit contribution on one of their other houses on the development).
The plot we are interested is on the final phase of the whole development but is in quite a prime location as this is one of only 11 to face on to greenery rather than other houses. The sales advisor has already stated they will not be offering any incentives with these plots due to their location but I highly doubt that....

Please can anyone offer me any advise as to how I go about negotiating with DHW and how to play it if they reject our initial proposal? Is it advisable to say we will walk away from the house or should we go back with a counter offer?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! So hard trying to get the right balance of getting the beat deal and then again not loosing out on your dream home (especially given the desirability of the plot location!)

Duplicate post https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6048146/bellway-part-ex-unsure

OP you might be better starting your own thread.