Scarcity and sustainability reasons to choose new construction 

Current developments in the housing market and the ever-increasing importance of a sustainable home are the main reasons for buyers to choose new construction. Project developers are finding that buyers are drawn to the solar panels that are often standard on newly built homes, the good insulation of these homes and the heat pump that many newly built homes are equipped with. There is no longer a connection to the gas grid. The fact that energy prices have risen sharply recently makes the choice for a new home even more attractive. 

Buyers of older, existing construction can choose to use a energy comparator To get the cheapest lever supplier. If there is a gas connection, they should provide the gas price per m3 to keep a close eye when making comparisons. Incidentally, the use of such tools is also of interest to business owners in the construction industry. Rising energy prices are driving up costs significantly. 

New construction homes standard with energy label A 

The good insulation, solar panels and HR++ insulation glass mean that new construction homes are awarded energy label A almost immediately. Not only do residents notice this in their energy bills. It also leads to them benefiting from a lower mortgage interest rate. Several mortgage lenders offer discounts, in the form of lower interest rates, on homes with a sustainable energy label. This is related to the fact that banks have a lower risk with these homes. After all, in the future it will be easier to sell a newly built house than a property that is still connected to the gas and has single glazing. 

Overbidding in new construction not necessary 

Developers in the construction industry are finding that it is not only the sustainability of new homes that is a determining factor. Another factor is that these homes can be purchased without having to overbid. It certainly offers families with limited equity, such as first-time buyers on the housing market, opportunities to find a suitable home. With existing construction, especially in the Randstad area, they are quickly outbid by investors, expats from outside the Netherlands and families who bought a home at a much lower price in the past. Incidentally, even with new construction, some equity is necessary, as the house often still needs to be largely finished. 

Commit to even more new construction in the coming years 

The demand for housing is expected to remain high in the coming years. It makes project developers constantly look for pieces of land where completely new neighborhoods can be built. It is striking that these neighborhoods do not only attract starters, but also people who move from the city to a surrounding village. Especially in the Amsterdam region, this can be clearly seen in new housing estates.