Advice

Spring 2025 home decor trends

Imagine stepping into a brand-new home, a blank canvas ready for your personal touch. Spring 2025 interior trends are perfectly aligned with the perks of a Grace Homes new build: expertly crafted,...

Moving house with kids? Here’s how to make it less stressful

Moving house is considered one of life’s most stressful experiences - and adding young children into the mix can make it even more challenging. However, with the right approach, the process can...

The unexpected benefits of downsizing your home

When discussions around downsizing arise, it is often linked to retirement or an empty nest; both milestones that you may approach later in life. However, the reality is that downsizing is for...

The benefits of underfloor heating for new builds

Underfloor heating in new builds is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to heat a home, and at Grace Homes, we’ve been incorporating it into our new build homes for years. Every one of...

Is a luxury new build home right for you?

So, you have decided you want to buy a new build home for you and your family – great! Now you are wondering what type of developer do I choose? What are the differences? And should I go for...

How to be more sustainable at home

Do you worry about environmental issues and want to take steps towards a more sustainable way of life? From recycling paper and reducing plastic and food waste to conserving energy and getting...

Stamp duty changes: What do they mean for me?

Househunters are expected to step up the search for their ideal home after changes to stamp duty were unveiled by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget.  Rachel Reeves announced that, from...

Benefits and top tips when buying a new build house

So, you’ve taken the first steps and decided that a new build house would make the perfect home for you and your family… but what should you do next? Industry research reveals that when...

Our guide to buying a sustainable home

With research revealing a growing demand for more sustainable homes amid heightened energy prices and cost of living factors, it’s no wonder that low-carbon properties are seen as a great...

Benefits of buying a new build vs old house

It’s one of the most important questions for a house-hunter - do you choose a new-build property or an older home? Both types have their merits, and disadvantages, depending on the type of...

Essential checklist for moving into a new house

It’s an exciting time in your life - you’ve found your dream home, secured the mortgage, signed the paperwork and received the keys. Now you are itching to set foot inside and settle into...

GARDEN INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEW BUILD HOME

Whether you are a keen gardener or a complete novice, the blank canvas provided by a new build garden allows you to create an outside space that is perfect for you. But where do you start? Have a...

WHAT IS THE FUTURE HOMES STANDARD, AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME?

From 2025, all new homes in England will be built to new standards that lessen their impact on the environment. Despite this welcome introduction, unless you work in construction it is quite likely...

Top tips when deciding where to live

Moving home can be stressful. Factor in moving to a house in a brand-new area and the whole event may start to feel totally overwhelming. The good news is that with a little research you’re far...

WHAT IS THE CLEAN AIR STRATEGY, AND WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR WOODBURNING STOVES?

We know that wood burning stoves are incredibly popular, and really help to make a house a home. In fact, may of our new homes have working chimneys in place, meaning they’re ready for...

Local Homes

The Local Homes Scheme benefits the community by providing affordable housing for the local population. Each home in the scheme is built to the same exacting standards that you would expect...

Guide to Buying a New Build Home

There is something rather appealing about knowing you are the first person to ever live in a home. There is no need to paper over someone else’s bad taste or make good any over-enthusiastic DIY...

Get Moving with Part Exchange at Grace Homes

If you’ve found your perfect Grace Homes property, but still need to sell your current home, ask about our Part Exchange scheme. Available on selected homes at selected developments, using our...

Planning a Stress-Free House Move for Your Pets

We all know that moving house is a stressful time, but it's not just us humans that can find the process overwhelming. Living amongst boxes and picking up on the sense of the unknown means a...

Moving Home has Never Been Easier with our Assisted Move Scheme

From time to time we offer our Assisted Move Scheme on certain homes, saving you time and money. With this scheme, you can often move into your new home faster, and when your existing home...

Small Can Be Beautiful: Helpful Advice if You Are Looking to Downsize

There are many reasons why you might consider moving to a smaller home. Whether your motivation is family, financially or health-led these top ten tips will help you through this move....

What is the Consumer Code?

The Consumer Code for Home Builders (“the Code”) was developed by the home-building industry to make the home buying process fairer and more transparent for purchasers. It gives...

A Snapshot Guide to Buying a Home

Buying and selling property doesn't have to be a long and complicated process. The following breaks it down into 7 easy steps: 1.     First things first –...

7 Top Tips for Selling Your Home

You may have just started to think about moving house, or perhaps you have found your dream home and the pressure is on to sell your current property. Either way, the following tips will help you to...