The main benefits of new homes
Through illustrations and photographs, this guide illustrates the main benefits of new homes, It is structured on an NHBC Foundation survey of people who had recently moved into a new home which bought attention to the aspects of new homes that were most appreciated. It includes 12 themes, in each case setting out what is offered by a new home and making contrasts with the uncertain condition of older homes.
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