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New: The main advantage of a new villa is the simple fact that it is brand-new. With a new house it should be handed over to you in prefect condition, as with any new property. You will have the benefit of a builder's warranty. All the appliances will also have a warranty, as will other more expensive items such as the air conditioning system and the pool heater. Many of the new communities are now including grass cutting as part of the Home Owner’s Association, which means that you will always drive into a perfectly groomed community all of the time and will not have to worry about your neighbor not cutting their grass.
You also have the following personal choices:
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Lot location on the development |
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Floor plan design |
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Exterior elevation of the home (design of the face of the home) |
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Carpet, cabinets, tile, vinyl, wall color, outside color, etc. |
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Pool shape and deck and pool lining color |
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Upgrades on any and all items |
Often new houses will differ in style and layout from older houses.
Like everything there is a noticeable fashion in building style in
Florida and the newer properties are generally considered more desirable.
You will in most cases pay slightly more for a new house than for
a re-sale.
The negative side is obviously that there will be a building site
around you for a while and the builders might over run on the scheduled
completion date. This should always be considered in advance and
we advise clients to allow an extra month to the quoted time table.
Extras you can add to your Villa
Most developers offer ‘extras’ which you can order at
the time of agreeing to purchase to customize or personalize your
home.
The most commonly available is a larger pool and pool patio surround
(referred to as the 'pool deck'). A typical standard pool is 28'x
13' which could be upgraded to a 30'x 15' pool with or without
a larger pool deck area (obviously subject to the lot dimensions).
Not all developers include an electric or gas pool heater, which
may be an extra cost. Alternatively you can opt for solar heating
(not recommended by us). A spa (Jacuzzi) is another popular addition.
Many developers offer several different decorative treatments for
the front exterior of the Villa. Together with different exterior
colors and different house styles, this helps to create more variety
on the development; especially if 1 or 2 house styles are more popular
than the rest of the range.
The majority of developers will offer a comprehensive list of minor
extras ranging from extra TV points to extra ceiling fans to an
electric remote control garage door opener, etc.
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