How Do I Find New Housing Developments?

By Peter Langley

Updated: Sep 3, 2025

5 min read

Fact-checked by Martin Panayotov

Reviewer & editor

Hundreds of new-build homes are released every day in the UK

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For a lot of people, moving into a new build home makes a lot of sense, they are more energy-efficient than older homes, there are many financial incentives and help-to-buy schemes, you can often specify the finish of the home, and you have a guarantee that there will be no major maintenance costs to face for the next 10 years.

So in this week’s home moving blog, we look at how to find new housing developments, not only ones that are in progress, but also where new housing developments are planned for, as well as how to find out when the next phase of new homes will be released.

Whether you are asking yourself how to find new builds near me, or you want to relocate to another part of the country and want to find new or proposed new housing developments, this guide will be invaluable.

Equally, you may have found your ideal home, and you want to know if the local area has been earmarked for major housing development in the future which could spoil your idyllic new area, here you will find out where to get that information.

You may also like to read: Which is More Important Home or Location? 31 Things to Consider. In this guide, we suggest 31 things to consider about any area or home you are thinking of moving into.

Where to Find Out About New Building Developments

With new housing estates often come lots of new amenities like shops, doctors, and schools

Every day, news about where the latest new builds are proposed or that the next phase of homes will be released is announced online.

By going straight to the source of the information, you will probably know before your local estate agent when the latest phase of new homes is being built or released, which could give you a valuable edge over others seeking a new home in that development.

There is a huge amount of information available online, it is just knowing where to look, so here is our pick of the best websites to find out all you need to know about proposed new housing developments, when the next phase of a development will be released, and where in the UK the latest new houses will be built.

You may also like to read: Moving From a Flat to a House: Is It a Good Idea? Many people will be moving from a flat to a house for the first time. In this guide, we look at the difference in cost of running a flat versus a house, things to consider about living in a house, and tips to make moving from a flat to a house easier and cheaper.

Where are New Housing Developments Near Me?

Clean, maintenance-free, and a blank canvas to make your place into your own perfect sanctuary

Whether you are looking for a new build house or a flat, you can find all the latest new housing developments in your area by postcode or place name, by price, the number of bedrooms, or property type at:

You may also like to read: Everything You Need to Know About Making a Small Home Work For You. Many people choose to downsize their home in later life or after the break-up of a relationship and many choose to move into new build homes. In this guide, we look at the practicalities of living in a smaller home and how to make the best use of the available space.

Upcoming Housing Developments Near Me

Be the first to know where there are proposals for new homes to be built

If you want to be ahead of the pack and find out where planning permission has been granted for new housing developments, or you want to make sure that the area you like is not about to be spoilt by a new housing development then check out these websites:

www.gov.uk From here you can search your local council planning website to view all the granted and proposed building applications.
www.propertywire.com announces both granted planning applications, the release of new-build homes, and sites that are near completion all over the UK.

Another advantage to knowing about a new housing development before it is built is that you can buy off-plan which often allows you to choose specific fittings and fixtures, maybe even change the layout, and often you will get financial incentives from the builder saving you money.

You may also like to read: The Pros and Cons of Moving Into a Bigger Home. With the financial incentives that come with many new homes, it enables people to move into a bigger home than they may have otherwise been able to afford. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of moving into a bigger home and ask whether a better quality if life is better than a bigger home.

How to Find a New Build Development in a Different Area

Finding a new home in a different part of the country is never easy but all of the big estate agent portals have a new home search facility for any part of the UK which is a great starting point.

You may like to read: How to Move Somewhere You’ve Never Been. In this guide, we look at how to find a home, discover essential local information, and how to settle into a place that you have never been before.

How to Find Out About Future Housing Developments In a New Area

New-build can also mean the conversion of beautiful old buildings into very desirable new apartments

If you have your heart set on moving to a certain location but there are no homes that are suitable for you, you may want to find out if any new developments are being started soon in that area.

Finding out about a development before it is started may allow you to buy off-plan and design certain aspects of the home to your exact requirements.

A good place to start looking is at the local council planning portal which will show where planning permission has been granted for new homes.

Another good resource is industry websites such as www.propertywire.co.uk which give daily updates regarding new build developments across the UK as well as other useful insider information about the housing market.

It is also worth getting registered with as many local agents as possible. The wider you cast your net the more chance you have of hearing about new homes coming to market.

You can find lists of reviewed estate agents in every part of the UK at www.allagents.co.uk

You may also like to read: How to Future-Proof Your Home Move. If you are thinking of moving home this thought-provoking article asks what the area you are thinking of moving to will be like in a few years and the things you might like to think about that may influence your decision to move to a certain area of the country.

How to Find New Housing Developments by Builder

Small building developers often offer exclusive new homes

Many people have a preference as to whom they would prefer to build their new home, they may have an area in mind but no specific preference within that area.

www.whathouse.com has a directory of all the housebuilders across the UK.

From the list, you select your preferred developer which takes you to a list of all their new build developments which you can search by county or region.

This website also lists the awards that each new home developer has won, so if sustainability is high on your list of priorities for example, then you can see who the top developers for that criteria are.

There is also the option to be able to sign up for email alerts from specific new build developers so that you get to know first when a phase is being finished or where new homes are going to be built.

The great thing about this directory is that it includes not only the most well-known housebuilders but also small housing developers.

You may also like to read: What Type of Property is Right for Me? House, Bungalow, or Flat. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of living in different types of homes and which design would best suit your lifestyle and needs.

Moving Into a New Build Home

A newly built, ready to move into home can make moving day so much easier

Nothing splits opinion like new build homes, people tend to either love them or hate them.

But there is no denying the appeal of the convenience of a newly built home.

If you want a stress-free home move that is chain-free, a home that is easy to set up and move straight into, and a home with no immediate problems to fix, then a new build could be ideal for you.

People say that moving is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, but moving into a brand new home often alleviates many of the stresses associated with moving home.

Time is always your enemy when moving home, you are waiting for XYZ to happen, then it is a mad rush to pack and move, to be out of your old home and into a new one, often on the same day.

With no chain, and often a moving date of your choice, moving into a new build home is usually far less stressful.

Often new build homes have built-in kitchen appliances and built-in wardrobes and storage. So you have no heavy kitchen appliances or wardrobes to move, making your home move not only easier but far cheaper.

With all that storage space, unpacking your moving boxes is usually far quicker and easier too.

There is an awful lot to be said in favour of the convenience that moving into a new build home offers you.

That said, there are numerous downsides to new build homes, from poor quality construction to delays in completion, smaller rooms than older homes, to new builds tending to be more expensive to buy than an older home.

You may also like to read: New Build Homes – Everything You Need to Know. From choosing a new build home to snagging lists to moving checklists, this is an invaluable guide for anyone considering moving into a brand new home.

Choosing where to live next, not only the region but whether in the suburbs or the country, in a bungalow or a flat, on a cul-de-sac, or near the high street, can feel like a never-ending stream of decisions to be made.

It is such an important decision that we have dedicated a whole section of our home moving blog to this very subject.

You will find a guide that will help you break down every part of the decision-making process to make your home move easier and cheaper, as well as help you pick the best place to move to.

Good luck in the search for your new home, and when it comes time to make the physical move, be sure to come back and let us help you pick the best removal company to make your home move memorable for all the right reasons.