To build a 2,000-square-foot structure, expect costs to range from $130–$320 per square foot. However, purchasing stock plans or barnominium kits offer lower-cost alternatives.

Thinking of buying a new build home? Roarie Scarisbrick, partner at Property Vision, considers the pros and cons. Buying a new build is rarely cheap. In fact, it is often 30 per cent more expensive ...

Buying a new build is rarely cheap. In fact, it is often 30 per cent more expensive than buying an older home in the same area. Many new builds, especially flats, are serviced, with porterage, lifts ...

That could mean longer commute times, fewer amenities and worse schools with new builds. ADVANTAGES TO BUYING A NEW-BUILD Everything, from the appliances to the roof to the rooms, is brand new.