New homes in Manchester

Why buy a new build home in Manchester?

Manchester is a great choice of location for buyers looking for a new home that offers plenty of things to do, excellent transport links and a huge variety of places to live. As the heart of the "Northern Powerhouse", the city has a strong economy worth more than £100 billion, and provides career opportunities across industries like technology, finance, healthcare, education and digital.

Choosing one of our new houses for sale in Manchester gives you the chance to enjoy modern design, energy-efficient features and a home that's ready to make your own from the day you move in.

What are the best things to do in Manchester?

There’s always something new to discover in Manchester, whatever your interests. If you enjoy live music, you can catch some of the biggest artists at the AO Arena, while places like the Science and Industry Museum and Manchester Art Gallery are a great day out for all ages.

When you’re looking to get outside, Manchester has plenty of green spaces for you to explore. Heaton Park is one of the largest parks in Greater Manchester, with open spaces, walking routes, play areas and events throughout the year. Fletcher Moss Park is another favourite, offering beautiful gardens and plenty of space for a relaxing walk.

It’s also a recognised sporting city as it is home to not one, but two world-famous football clubs: Manchester United and Manchester City. Old Trafford Cricket Ground also hosts international cricket matches, concerts and events throughout the year.

Shopping is another reason our new builds in Manchester continue to attract buyers. The Trafford Centre and Manchester Arndale are home to hundreds of shops, from high street names through to premium retailers like Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. Beyond the main shopping centres, areas such as the Northern Quarter and King Street have everything from shops and cafés to well-known restaurants.

Are the transport links in Manchester good?

Manchester has one of the best public transport networks outside London, making it easy to travel across the city and the wider North West.

The Metrolink tram network connects many parts of Greater Manchester, including Altrincham, Bury, East Didsbury, Eccles, Rochdale and Manchester Airport. And by rail, Manchester Piccadilly is one of the UK’s busiest stations, offering direct services to London in just over two hours, alongside regular trains to Birmingham, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Liverpool and many other destinations.

If you do drive though, the M60 links with the M62, M56, M61 and M6 giving you direct routes towards Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Chester and more. For travel abroad, Manchester Airport is less than 30 minutes from many parts of the city and offers direct flights to hundreds of destinations across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

What are the schools in Manchester like?

The good schools are another reason so many families choose to settle in Manchester. Across the city you’ll find a wide choice of primary and secondary schools, including schools rated highly by Ofsted and grammar schools such as Manchester Grammar School and William Hulme’s Grammar School.

For older students, Manchester is home to some of the UK’s best-known universities. The University of Manchester is recognised internationally for its research and teaching, while Manchester Metropolitan University offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across many different subjects.

Where can you find modern new build developments in Manchester?

At Kellen Homes, we're proud to build thoughtfully designed homes in locations that make everyday life more convenient. Explore our new build developments in Manchester above and discover a home that gives you easy access to everything this exciting city has to offer.