Whether you are searching for your first house or you need more room than your current property offers, you may be looking at real estate listings and scratching your head. Even old homes can be incredibly expensive, and that’s before all the work you’ll have to do once you move in. If you find a property listing that seems like a reasonably good deal, you will likely end up spending more money in the long run than if you just had a new home built. Here are a few more advantages of building rather than buying a property.

One of the most important reasons to have a home built from scratch is that you know you’ll end up with exactly what you want. You will be able to choose the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the layout of the rooms, and the overall look of the house. This is a luxury that you simply won’t have when you shop for existing houses on the market.

Brand new homes also tend to be much more energy efficient, even when compared to homes that were built within the last two decades. Energy codes are constantly being updated, but they generally don’t apply to existing homes, meaning any new methods that can help cut down on your energy costs won’t come pre-installed in an older house. Not only is a more energy efficient home good for the environment, but it can help you cut down on your monthly bills.

Finally, a new property won’t have any health concerns that still plague many properties out there. From poor indoor air quality to toxic building materials, there are several dangers of moving into an old building. You risk everything from the presence of black mold to asbestos pipe insulation to led paint chips. With your new house built from the ground up, you can rest easy knowing it will be as safe as possible for you and your family.