Figures from Miller Homes, which has been building award-winning homes for more than 75 years, suggest that house-hunting was one of the most popular activities over the festive season. Visitors to the company's website between Christmas and New Year were up by more than 150% on monthly averages - peaking on 1st January - and most were first time visitors, exploring opportunities in the new-build property market for 2013.
David Knight, Managing Director for Miller Homes in Scotland, says: "The festive season is a busy time for us, as people have a little more time on their hands and can start to make enquiries about a new home. With our wide range of properties, catering for the needs of a variety of buyers, from first-timers to growing families and downsizers, and our own and government-backed incentive schemes available, we are confident Miller Homes can help people start 2013 in their dream home."
The introduction of the 95% mortgage scheme in Scotland, MI New Home, helps homebuyers who only have a small deposit. The scheme, which is available on properties at all Miller Homes developments of new homes in Scotland, allows loans to be secured at up to 95% of the property's value. This provides a real opportunity for those who meet the qualifying criteria to buy a beautiful new-build home in 2013.
Miller Homes also offers its own range of incentive schemes, including Home Exchange, MiWay (the company's shared equity initiative), Recommend a Friend, Deposit Match, Family Deposit and Assisted Move.