New homes in Newcastle

New Homes In Newcastle FAQs

• What is life like in Newcastle?

  An exciting, vibrant city which dominates North East England, Newcastle upon Tyne is a wonderful place to live for people of all ages. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or hoping it’s your last move, don’t miss our latest offers page to see our collection of programmes designed to help you out. Particularly if you have a home to sell as part of your purchase, our Part Exchange scheme could prove a huge help to you. 

• What things can you do in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

  Newcastle is packed with history and culture, which is on display as soon as you approach the city and gaze upon the iconic Angel of the North. The Quayside area is a hotbed of cultural options, a former industrial district now home to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, a vibrant market, and even a beach where you can feel the sand between your toes while relaxing by the Tyne. 

   

   

  The Victoria Tunnels, Newcastle Castle and Great North Museum: Hancock are all well worth a visit, while the Life Science Centre is great for little ones. From art galleries to museums, parks, Roman forts and walks along the river, you can also head north out of the city centre to explore large open spaces such as Gosforth Nature Reserve, Weetslade Country Park and Plessey Woods Country Park. And don’t forget to cheer on the Toon at St James’ Park too! 

• What is the education like in Newcastle?

  Newcastle is a great place to live if you have children to think of. Benton Park, West Jesmond is an outstanding primary school in the local area, along with Brighton Avenue and Riverside Primary. St Mary’s Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic High School are among the best local state schools, while Royal Grammar School is one of the top local independents, catering for children aged 7 to 18. 

• How are the transport links in Newcastle?

  As you may expect from such an important city, Newcastle has excellent transport links. The city’s Central train station lies between Neville Street and the river, while Manors is also close to the city centre. Newcastle is bypassed by the A1, which heads south as the A1(M) towards Durham, Middlesbrough and Leeds. Sunderland is less than half an hour’s drive away, while the city’s international airport is just to the north of town. 

• How is the property scene in Newcastle?

  The Newcastle property market is strong and recognised to be on the up. There’s usually a good supply of new properties coming to market, including new builds in areas like North Gosforth, Hebburn and Washington. With some lovely modern 2 and 3 bedroom homes along Firfield Road on the edge of town, don’t miss initiatives to get the most out of your new home in Newcastle.    

   

  Want to learn more about buying a property in the North East? Check out our North East property buying guide.

• What new homes offers do you have in Newcastle?

  Buying your new home with us means you can benefit from various offers.
  
  If you’re a first-time buyer, you could take advantage of the Home Reach scheme; you can buy a share of your dream Barratt home and pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining share. Second-time buyers can apply for the Movemaker and Part Exchange schemes. We’ll help you sell your current home and pay your estate agent fees. 

   

  Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder. 

   

  Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme. 

  Browse our new homes in Newcastle and start your homebuying journey today.