New-build housing in the UK is complete shit[1]: flimsy, shaky construction, no acoustic insulation, little storage, tiny windows, every dimension slimmed down

New-build housing in the UK is complete shit[1]: flimsy, shaky construction, no acoustic insulation, little storage, tiny windows, every dimension slimmed down to the minimum, inside and out and slapped together with only the most cursory quality checks. I'd never buy a new build unless it was custom (not that I could afford that compared to the same older house). But, considering the developers aren't going to charge their ways, I'll remain grateful that there are people who do want to buy the "new" houses (they won't stay new for long, they'll be wrecked after a few years of being lived in) at a premium rather than compete for livable housing. [1] https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-10258569/amp/Our-new-build-nightmare-New-homes-average-157-defects.html https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-10... but if you've ever been in one, you'll know what I mean.