Build quality on new build homes can vary significantly even within the same national housebuilder, depending on the specific development and site team. Choosing a builder with a long, consistent track record in one region — rather than one with sites spread thinly across the country — is one of the clearest ways to judge the quality you’re likely to get. Broadgate Homes has built exclusively in Lincolnshire since 1976. 3 bedroom homes are currently available from £229,995 at The Furlongs at Holland Park, Spalding, with 5% deposit paid, stamp duty covered and legal fees included on selected plots.*
Why some buyers are wary of new builds — and why that’s fair
It’s a reasonable thing to be cautious about. Survey after survey shows a meaningful proportion of UK buyers believe older homes are simply better built than new ones, and that scepticism isn’t baseless — it’s been shaped by genuine, well-publicised failures from some high-profile developers over the years.
We’d rather acknowledge that than pretend it isn’t part of the conversation. The honest answer is that new build quality varies — sometimes a lot — and the reasons why are worth understanding before you commit to a plot.
Why quality can vary so much, even within the same builder
Here’s something many buyers don’t realise: the same national housebuilder can produce an excellent development in one town and a disappointing one in another. Build quality is largely determined site by site — by the team managing it, the standards they’re held to, and how closely the build is overseen — not just by the brand name above the sales office door.
That’s part of why we think where a builder has actually built matters more than how many sites they have nationally.
What fifty years building only in Lincolnshire actually means
Broadgate Homes has never tried to be a national housebuilder. Since 1976, every home we’ve built has been in Lincolnshire — which means our reputation isn’t spread thin across dozens of regions we barely know. It’s built, development by development, in the communities we actually live and work in.
That has practical consequences:
- We know the area — the ground conditions, the local planning considerations, the way a development needs to sit within its surroundings
- Our name follows us locally — a development we build today sits alongside ones we built years ago, in the same towns, often the same streets
- Aftercare isn’t outsourced to a call centre — our team is regional, not a national hotline passed between departments
What to actually check, wherever you’re buying
Whether you’re considering Broadgate or any other housebuilder, it’s worth asking a few direct questions: how long has this specific development team been building in the area, what does the standard specification actually include versus the show home, and what does aftercare look like in practice once you’ve moved in. A builder confident in their quality should be glad to answer all three plainly.
What that looks like at The Furlongs — and what’s available right now
Every home at The Furlongs at Holland Park carries the same standard we’ve built our name on — considered layouts, materials chosen for the long term, and an aftercare team who are still there once you’ve moved in, not just before you’ve signed.
3 bedroom homes are available from £229,995, with 5 bedroom homes from £509,995. On selected plots, 5% deposit paid, stamp duty covered and legal fees included — speak to our sales team to find out which homes carry the full incentive package.*
*5% deposit contribution, stamp duty and legal fees (up to £2,000) included on selected plots. T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of publication and subject to change — please contact our sales team to confirm current availability.
