THE challenge of finding a house with the right amount of space and no need for DIY is “driving many buyers to new-build properties in Bordon”, according to town developer David Wilson Homes.

Newer homes are designed to provide flexible space that fits a wide variety of lifestyles, providing those who may previously have opted to downsize with rooms suited to their requirements.

“We think very hard when we create new house types because our buyers tell us they want to be able to alter the way they use the space they live in, as and when they need to,” said David Wilson Homes’ sales director Michelle Storer. “These days that doesn’t mean reducing the square footage of a property, but it might mean providing rooms that can be easily adapted as living requirements change.

“Many of our buyers tell us that older properties they’ve looked at just don’t offer that degree of flexibility, and they are also much more difficult to maintain. Our buyers have a blank canvas to put their own stamp on so there’s the enjoyment of creating a home with your own ideas and added touches, with no maintenance required.”