- Design
- 3 minute read
- 13th April 2026
How to add character to a new build
Looking to decorate your new build? Here’s our guide with tips on styling, painting and adding character to your new build home to help it feel cosy.
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- First Time Buyers
- Independent Financial Advice
- 4 minute read
- 9th April 2026
Can you gift your new build house to your children?
Can you gift your house to someone in the UK? We cover the logistics of giving your home away to family, whether you’re preparing your will or providing for a child.
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- Downsizers
- Community
- Why Bloor
- 2 minute read
- 27th March 2026
What are the benefits of living in a bungalow?
Discover the many benefits of a bungalow, from accessible floor plans to cosy, compact rooms. Book an appointment to view our new build bungalows today.
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- New Family Home
- Moving Into Second Home
- First Time Buyers
- 4 minute read
- 4th March 2026
Things to do when moving into your new house
From packing up your life into boxes to informing various people, there is an endless list of things to do when moving into a new house. This guide will help you stay organised and save you from a lot of stress.
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- Quality
- NHBC
- 4 minute read
- 2nd March 2026
Home insurance for new builds
When it comes to insurance for new build houses, you can usually expect to pay significantly less than you would if it was a preowned home.
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- Independent Financial Advice
- Interest rate
- First Time Buyers
- 3 minute read
- 26th February 2026
What is a house deposit?
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or upsizing to a new property, you will need a deposit to secure a mortgage. This guide will explain what house deposits are, how much you would need for a mortgage and tips on how to save for a house deposit.
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- Mortgage
- Bank of England
- First Time Buyers
- 3 minute read
- 6th February 2026
What do you need to buy a house in the UK?
Here's a comprehensive guide on everything you need to have in place before you buy a house in the UK, from the deposit to the various forms of ID you'll need.
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- NHBC
- Investment
- 3 minute read
- 30th January 2026
The difference between freehold vs leasehold
Let us walk you through what it means to buy a home under a freehold agreement vs under a leasehold agreement, whilst touching upon recent regulatory changes.
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- Solar power
- Quality
- NHBC
- Sustainability
- 3 minute read
- 14th January 2026
What is an energy efficient home?
An energy efficient home is a property built - or upgraded - with the intention of not only cutting one’s energy costs but reducing one’s carbon footprint too.
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- NHBC
- Warranty
- 4 minute read
- 19th December 2025
What is NHBC?
Considering buying your new home under NHBC warranty? Here’s what you can expect from an NHBC inspection, as well as what your warranty will & will not cover.
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- Why Bloor
- New Family Home
- Moving Into Second Home
- 2 minute read
- 8th December 2025
What does "No Chain" mean when buying a house?
When it comes to buying property, if you’re buying a home that currently has an owner, you’ll need to wait for the seller to move out before you can officially move in. If that seller is, in their own right, waiting for someone else to move out of the home they’re eyeing up this creates what is known as a “chain”.
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- Quality
- NHBC
- 3 minute read
- 25th November 2025
What makes a Bloor home?
For over 50 years, Bloor Homes has built a reputation as one of the leading new home builders in England. We’re known for crafting high-quality homes on thoughtfully designed developments.
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Find a home that fits your life
From first homes to growing families, downsizing or a fresh start - Bloor Homes offers thoughtfully designed places to suit every stage. Discover a community where you can feel at home from day one.