Do you really pay more for a new build?

New homes often sell for more than similar older ones nearby. The sold-price record lets you measure that premium — and watch what happens to it.

The record knows which is which

HM Land Registry flags whether each sale was a new build. Comparing new-build and resale prices on the same streets reveals the premium buyers pay for "new".

Why it matters for buyers

A premium paid on completion can erode on the first resale, when the home becomes "second-hand". Understanding it changes how you read a new-build price. Adjust any past price with the inflation calculator.