The perks of buying a newly-built home *This article first appeared in our Property360 digital magazine The idea of moving into a brand new home and being the first people ever to live in it is exciting. It represents a blank canvas on which to build memories, and a clean slate to decorate as you please. Everything within the property is brand new, including fixtures, fittings, and all electrical connections. Who would not love an opportunity to buy a new property? And given a choice between such a home and an existing one, why would anyone really choose the latter?