In response to this, developers are increasing incentives and introducing a number of offers across developments to persuade buyers to continue to consider new homes in light of a slowing in the market, this is particularly beneficial to first-time buyers who will capitalise on the range of new incentives available.
The average price of a first-time buyer home is currently breaking the £150,000 barrier, £25,000 above the lowest stamp duty threshold, although, according to SmartNewHomes latest index, in many parts of the country, the average price of a new home exceeds this, ranging from £220,589 in the East Midlands to £358,180 in Greater London.
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In Wales the average price is £238,037. Thus, exposing many first-time buyers to thousands of pounds in stamp duty costs.
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David Bexon, Managing Director of SmartNewHomes.com, said: The recent price fall is not surprising considering the slowing market. With many financial year-ends for housebuilders taking place just before Christmas, the majority of developers will be acting quickly to sell units.
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This will come as welcome news to first-time buyers who are the lifeblood of the housing market and play a vital role in feeding a continued demand if this group continues to delay purchasing their first home it could prove detrimental to the economy on the whole. The latest developer incentives, promoted through SmartNewHomes.com are expected to aid first time buyers and reduce the affordability pressures currently preventing them getting onto the ladder.
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