Admittedly, we’re biased when it comes to buying a new home. We’ve been building quality houses and developing master-planned communities in Ottawa for more than 65 years. But it’s your choice between buying a new build or a resale property. You need to decide what makes sense for you and your family. To help you with your decision, here are 12 advantages of buying new.

1. Up to date and safe

New homes are built to or above the current building code. They incorporate the latest construction methods and materials, which means they’re durable, energy efficient and safe. New builds also feature exterior elevations and modern layouts sought by today’s families, like floorplans that accommodate multi-generational living or working from home. 

2. The home you want, where you want it

Buying a new home gives you more options. You get to decide the model type, size, style and lot location. And since we build homes across Barrhaven, Kanata, Manotick or Orléans, you also get to choose where you live. Tailor your choice to suit your lifestyle, current design trends, today’s housing market and your budget.

3. Built for you. Personalized by you.

One of the biggest appeals of a new build is the ability to personalize your home. Buying new means you get to model your home based on your tastes and lifestyle – without a pricey renovation. At the Minto Design Centre, a variety of modern finishes and features are available to you. Working alongside a dedicated Design Consultant, you get to choose the type, style and colour of things like cabinets, flooring, counters, paint colours and layout options.

To reward you for buying new, many of our home collections include a Design Centre bonus! 

4. No repairs required

Speaking of saving you money, you’re protected against costly repairs and renovations when you buy a new build. 

First, all the materials are new, with some items being covered by Tarion which administers Ontario’s new home warranty act. This means when you buy from Minto Communities, you get peace of mind knowing you have quick access to our service personnel should a problem occur during your warranty period. Be sure to consult Tarion’s website to review all the items they cover under warranty. 

Second, buying a resale property sometimes means renovating – like redoing the kitchen, tearing up carpeting or finishing the basement. When you buy a new home, you avoid all those extra costs. 

Oftentimes, you receive free upgrades with your new Minto home, including quartz kitchen countertops, hardwood flooring on the main floor and smooth 9’ ceilings. 

5. You can choose your builder

Buying a home may be the biggest investment of your life. And choosing to purchase a new home gives you the ability to select the builder. That means you get to research your options and pick a company with a good track record and reputation. 

Why choose Minto Communities? We’ve been a trusted builder in Ottawa for more than six decades, winning several awards along the way, including Ottawa Home Builder of the Year. For a full list of our accolades, view the awards page of our website.

6. That new home smell

This might seem obvious, but a new home is, well, new. Meaning you have the experience of being the first one to do everything in the home. It’s like a new car that has never been driven by anyone else. You don’t have to worry about whether or not the previous owner was a smoker or uncleanly.  

Your new home is fresh, clean and has a different feel (and smell) than a resale home.

7. There are no unknowns

Similar to above, as the first owner of the home, you know its history. There’s no need to worry about questionable renovation work – you won’t find any nasty surprises behind the walls. Plus, everything is inspected by the City of Ottawa at various stages throughout construction. So you know everything is built to code without cutting corners. 

8. Less worry, more warranty

Warranties are included when you buy a new build, protecting you against any warranty issues should they arise. When you buy from Minto, there is a program in place to deal with any problems at set intervals, guaranteeing that any warrantable concerns are taken care of. 

You don’t get the same protection with a resale home. Even a private home inspector can’t guarantee there won’t be any issues with a home, as there are many things the inspector can’t see or don’t know – like how the wiring has been run or insulation installed.

9. Live in a modern, master-planned community

Most new homes are built in new communities. Meaning you get new infrastructure that meets current engineering standards – from road design and condition to sewer capacity and beyond. And since our communities are master planned, they include a number of parks, multi-use pathways and natural green space to provide your family with the lifestyle it deserves. 

New communities by Minto are also diverse, reflecting today’s Canadian population and making  it an exciting environment where families can grow, learn and build relationships together.