What the Government’s New Homebuying Reforms Mean for You – And Why a New Build Could Be Your Smartest Move Right Now
The Government has announced major changes to how homes are bought and sold in England. Here’s what it means for buyers – and why buying a new build from an established developer puts you ahead of the curve. The Quick Answer The Government announced on 19 June 2026 that it is reforming the homebuying process […]
The Hidden Cost of an Older Home — and What a Broadgate Home Does Differently
When people compare the cost of buying a new build against an older property, they usually stop at the purchase price. It’s an understandable starting point — but it misses one of the most significant financial differences between the two: what the home costs you to run, month after month, year after year. At The […]
Why Who You Buy From Matters As Much As What You Buy
When you’re searching for a new home, it’s easy to focus entirely on the property itself — the number of bedrooms, the layout, the garden, the price. All of that matters. But there’s another question that’s worth asking before you commit: who is building this home, and what does it actually feel like to buy […]
50 Years of Building Homes and What That Really Means for You
Most housebuilders will tell you they care about quality. Broadgate Homes has had fifty years to prove it. Since 1976, we’ve been building homes across Lincolnshire — not as a corporate operation passing through, but as a family business with roots in the same communities our buyers call home. That distinction matters. It shapes every […]
A Fresh Start for 2026: Why January Is the Ideal Time to Begin Your Home Search
January often brings a natural pause. The pace slows, routines reset, and many of us begin thinking about what we want the year ahead to hold. For those considering a move, it can also be the moment when the idea of a new home starts to feel both practical and possible. While spring is traditionally […]
How MoveSmart Makes Homebuying Simpler in 2026
Buying a new home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But for many buyers, the cost and complexity of moving can add unnecessary pressure at an already busy time. That’s why we created MoveSmart. MoveSmart is Broadgate Homes’ flexible incentive, designed to make the homebuying process clearer, calmer and more supportive. It puts control back in […]