Insights
At Broadgate Homes, we believe buying a home should feel simple, informed, and supported. Our Insights are here to guide you through every step – from understanding new home schemes to exploring the latest design ideas and energy-saving innovations. Whether you’re taking your first step on the ladder or finding the right place to grow, you’ll find helpful advice, practical tips, and honest perspectives – all shaped by our experience of building homes with heart, built to last.
Part Exchange Explained: A Simpler Way to Move Without the Chain
Part exchange is a scheme where a housebuilder agrees to buy your existing home directly, removing it from the open market entirely. This means no chain, no estate agent fees on your current sale, and a clear, agreed timeline for your move. At The Furlongs at Holland Park, part exchange
Do New Build Homes Come With Battery Storage? Why The Furlongs Includes It As Standard
Most UK new build homes with solar panels do not include battery storage as standard — it’s typically sold separately, often costing several thousand pounds to add after you move in. At The Furlongs at Holland Park in Spalding, solar panels, battery storage and an EV charging point are all
Solar, Battery Storage and EV Charging — What “Standard” Really Means at The Furlongs
New build homes often dangle sustainable features as pricey upgrades — a box to tick if your budget stretches far enough. At The Furlongs at Holland Park, we did things differently. Solar panels, battery storage and an EV charging point are included as standard on every home we build here.
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
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,
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