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Wills & Probate
About Lyons Bowe
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Postal Address: 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AS
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving up the ladder, choosing between a new build and an older home can have a long-term impact on cost, maintenance, lifestyle, and future resale value. As we move into 2026, both options offer distinct advantages, but the “better” choice depends on what matters most to you.
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Understanding the key differences before you buy. Here’s a clear breakdown to help buyers navigate the decision.
New Builds
New builds often come with:
However, purchase prices can be higher per square foot, and some buyers face delays if construction runs behind schedule.
Older Homes
Older homes may offer:
But survey results may highlight work required in the short or medium term.
New builds typically outperform older homes in EPC ratings, insulation, and sustainable heating systems. This means:
Older homes vary significantly. Some period homes perform well; others may require investment to improve efficiency.
New Builds:
Minimal maintenance in the first few years, plus the benefit of new-home warranties.
Older Homes:
Potential for character features but also older plumbing, electrics, roofing, or damp issues that may require ongoing work.
New-build developments are often positioned in growing communities with new infrastructure, but landscaping and amenities may take time to mature.
Older homes are typically in long-established areas with stable communities, transport links, and schools.
New builds maintain strong value when located in sought-after developments, especially where sustainability standards are high.
Older homes can appreciate strongly due to scarcity, character, and land value particularly if well-maintained or renovated.
The key is understanding your priorities today and your goals for the future.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer both new builds and older homes offer excellent opportunities in 2026. Buyers should consider long-term costs, lifestyle needs, and resale prospects to make the best decision for their circumstances.
Forget the confusing lingo and overly wordy explanations. Our app makes sense of it all. Seamless, convenient and designed with you in mind.
The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
The Mirror Guy, Firm Review
The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
Brian, Firm Review
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Chris, Firm Review
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
Manuel, Firm Review
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Rich, Firm Review
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
Nina, Firm Review
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At Lyons Bowe, we do not just give legal advice, we guide you through life’s biggest moments with clarity, care, and confidence. Whether you are buying a home, making a will, or navigating a separation, we make the process simple, structured, and built entirely around you.
Lyons Bowe is a trading name of Lyons Bowe Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales (registered number OC11526226) which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 652616. A list of Directors is available at our registered office 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AS
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