@Vincey
Can't speak for persimmon but buying a new build is fantastic imo.
1) Nothing to spend on renovating for 10yrs
2) Warm well insulated heating efficient.
3) No stupid damp and condensation hidden problems.
4) No new roofs, gutterings soffit, bathrooms, kitchen etc
5) No wankey people's old diy to sort ie have g to rip off there want tiling,skirting, woodwork, door, door casings etc.
6) No 30+ yrs of people's want painting efforts to have to burn off.
7) No territorial neighbours that have been there 50yrs that have let there F*****g trees grow into your garden and shite.
8) Can stretch your finances and have notti g else to worry about from day 1 for 10yrs.
9) Ultimately you snag anything your unhappy with anyway.
10) ****just don't buy 1 with any render as all renders wank***
11) No upward chain
12) And most importantly your the first person to shot in your bog!!!
Don't let these peasants put you off!!!!