Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2014 | Page 107

INTERIOR A fantastic new resource for home buyers B arratt Homes are spearheading a campaign to educate buyers of the benefits of buying new. The nation’s largest house builders have used their 50 years’ experience to create a helpful new section on their website to assist those looking to move home. Its ‘New is’ campaign focuses on key areas that matter most to buyers; built to last; warm; a place for everything; designed around you; smart design; green and where your family grows. As a five-star house builder, a title awarded by the NHBC based on customer recommendations, Barratt is proud of the quality of its homes and invites its customers to take a look at what makes a Barratt home great. One of the biggest advantages of buying new is the lower energy costs associated with new build homes. As winter draws closer customers can see the smart design features that keep Barratt homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer through a series of animated graphics. With each of Barratt Homes’ houses on the Island being covered by their extensive five-year warranty, buyers can relax knowing there shouldn’t be any unexpected repair bills for the first five years and with 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days a year, if anything does go wrong Barratt’s customer care team are on hand to help. Low maintenance living holds particular appeal for older customers with many choosing the benefit of the ‘lifetime home’ designs that offer all the benefits of a new build with the added bonus of adaptable home designs. The website provides details on everything from the nine build stages to full details of what is covered by Barratt’s five-year warrant