Buying a new home is an exciting process. Unfortunately, many people who are in the market for one often forget that buying a new property and due diligence go hand in hand. If you talk to many homeowners, especially first time buyers, they will tell you that they regret not taking a bit longer to look the property over. Before you buy a new home keep the following in mind:
•    The agent for the property development company is not there to look out for your interests. They are paid on commission basis, and for every property they sell they make money. This means that they will do everything that they can to get you to buy the property. The best way to make sure that you are covered is to hire an independent party to help you do an assessment of the property.
•    You should study your contract very carefully before you sign it. You may want to hire a professional just to make sure that there are no loopholes that may present problems in the future. Get your real estate agent to read it and then hire a lawyer to go over every clause.
•    Research the developer to make sure that they are on the up and up. Find out what kind of properties they have developed in the past and whether there have been any dissatisfied buyers. You should find out what their process is – you want a property developer who is able to offer you an honest deal and close it fast. Find out what kind of payment terms are available – there are some property developers who can offer better terms than the usual lenders.
One such Suffolk property developer is Hopkins Homes. They have ready properties for sale, but if you want they can also develop a property for you from scratch. You can find out more on their website, http://hopkinshomes.co.uk/.