New Home Builders in Haywards Heath | Dos and Don’ts of Investing in a Residential Property or Extension

Do think long-term. When you’re investing in your Haywards Heath property, it’s important to think long-term. While building a hobby room to cater to a sudden interest in pool or ping pong would be a lot of fun, it might not be the kind of space a future buyer is looking for; they might have preferred an extra bedroom or master bathroom! But that’s not to say you shouldn’t ultimately go with what you want - especially if you’re not planning to sell-up for a long time. Planning having a family at some point? Or want to have overseas relatives be able to stay over at some point in the future? Both are great long-term use cases for a property extension or loft conversions that become a bedroom; something a large amount of Haywards Heath clients our groundworks, landscaping and brickwork contractors work with end up opting for.

Don’t forget about planning permission. If you’re calling us in as new home builders, you’ll likely be aware of the necessity of getting the formal go-ahead before work can begin. But if you’re looking to develop an existing Haywards Heath property, via loft conversions, a well-timed home renovation, property extension or even just by sprucing up outside areas via groundworks and subsequent landscaping, it may surprise you that the work may require an application; especially if your property is protected, or major structural alterations are in order. Our team of builders and brickwork contractors can assist you in this process, minimising stress, and the likelihood of encountering delays due to the often slow workings of bureaucracy.

Do take time to find the right builders. Choosing the first team you see while searching for new house builders, or for groundworks, landscaping and brickwork contractors, may not be the wisest idea. It’s worth sounding them out, discussing your project to see if they have the right sort of demeanour, ideas, and track record to deliver it to the standards you expect. Request quotes - as an extension cost, for example, can differ wildly from contractor to contractor - and certainly request a look at their portfolio. At OCH GROUP, we’re so proud of our pedigree and reputation in the Haywards Heath areas, that we go to great lengths to show off recent home renovation and property extension projects, as well as completed loft conversions, new build schemes and standalone groundworks and landscaping projects.

Don’t forget about finance. Many Haywards Heath residents are absolutely desperate to bring in builders to improve a property, or indeed have an entirely new one constructed on their behalf. However, they begin to look at their available, liquid funds and realise not every penny is currently in place. For some groundworks, landscaping and brickwork contractors, this is enough for them to decline taking on a home renovation, property extension or loft conversions. But at OCH GROUP, and many other specialist construction companies, finance options are available, and well worth considering to stagger something like an extension cost over time.