Gauging the temperature of the new build sector

With awareness rising over the environmental and cost implications generated by greater levels of energy efficiency within our homes, it’s little wonder that potential buyers are exploring the benefits of purchasing a new build property.In Episode 5 of Barclays award-winning Mortgage Insider podcast, Matt Aston, Head of New Build at Barclays and James Holmear, Group Sales Director at Redrow join host and property expert Phil Spencer to gauge the temperature of the new build sector. They evaluate how an increased consumer focus on energy efficiency is positively impacting the sector, the cost differentials between running a new home compared to older property types, retrofitting, sustainability, financing and the benefits attached to purchasers working with a broker for new builds. Topics which make for a wide-ranging and highly engaging discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The evolving role of the mortgage broker is becoming increasingly complex. The performance and potential of the housing market is an ever-changing landscape, but help is here. The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast – brought to you by Barclays – is back and   better than ever. Renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer guides you through the trials and tribulations of the housing world. Phil, along with industry-leading guests from the world of economics, financial services, and of course housing, takes you beyond the headlines to help you navigate the world of mortgage markets. This is an in-depth plunge into the world of mortgages, so listen and follow to find out moreabout the current mortgage market, how rates are set, the insider take on housing, changes to buy-to-let, marathon mortgages and helping clients plan for a worst-case scenario.  The Mortgage Insider Podcast – you can’t afford to miss it.