Miller Homes East Midlands is urging prospective house-hunters in the region to consider the many advantages of choosing a new build property when looking to take a step on the property ladder.

The multi award-winning housebuilder, which this year celebrated its 75th anniversary and has a number of exclusive developments situated throughout Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire, is keen to highlight the benefits of purchasing new over entering the used-homes market.

Joy Goodman, sales director from Miller Homes East Midlands explained: "We are currently seeing a new profile of customer come through the door - those who say that they wouldn't have considered buying new before but now recognise that it is often the most affordable and all-round preferable option.

"For example, the 10 year NHBC warranty and customer care support we offer on all our new homes can in itself be a great incentive as it takes away the hassle of any DIY or home improvements which may be required in an older property - plus, with the help of our options centre, buyers can tailor their new homes to look and feel just how they want them to be, and then just move straight in to them without any fuss!

"Miller can also ensure that its new homes are specifically designed to be more energy efficient than their older counterparts, utilising the latest technology in heating systems and insulation, which will ultimately not only save money on utility bills, but also help the environment by ensuring less CO2 emissions."

Joy continued: "Aside from the ease gained by buying new, variety is key for all new developments - they need to offer new homes in all kinds of shapes and sizes, on which the bespoke wants and needs of the purchaser can be addressed.

"All new properties, be it a large detached, or a small apartment, are specifically designed to make use of every inch of the space unlike similar older properties, which research shows offer 17% less usable space than you might imagine. Alongside this, these homes are constructed to be sympathetic to, and make the most of some extremely enviable locations in a way that only a new build development can.

"It is true to say that the standard of home building in the UK has never been better, and we are constantly trying to raise the bar with the quality of our locations and properties. We very much hope that this commitment to providing excellence for our customers will continue to boost the confidence of the house buying public and convince them that buying new is the sensible choice for the future."