If you are thinking about buying a secondary residence, you may be wondering whether to buy brand new or second hand. Which is better? What are the pros and cons?WHICH IS BETTER: BRAND NEW OR SECOND HAND?Buying a secondary residence is wonderful. It usually happens when our lives are settled and we are looking to enjoying a change of scenery , beaches, people, leisure activities...All in all, something different.And one of the most common questions is whether to buy brand new or second hand.The answer is: Whatever is best for you !In general, brand new properties are usually better . Being brand new ,you are the first to live there, which appeals to many. What’s more, you can acquire  a property available for immediate possession straight  from a builder or cooperative or build it from scratch , just as you would have it.On the other hand, a new construction is obviously  more expensive and you will have to pay 10% VAT plus the “Actos Juridicos Documentados” tax, which amounts to 1,5 %  total value of the dwelling.This is the amount due in the Valencian Community, where Calpe Home Group works.Buying brand new also means that you will be further away from the centre and the key areas of town such as the beaches .This is because the old district was built in the best areas while new sites had to move further away.In the case of secondary residences, there's a bit of everything.  You can find options that are extremely old and very cheap as well as dwellings that are almost new, luxury dwellings of one’s dreams like the ones in our catalogue of luxury villas in Calpe, Moraira and Benissa.One of the advantages of buying second hand is there is more choice as the dwellings are situated right on the beach or in key areas of town- possibly just where you would like to be.Depending on  what you need and would like  as a secondary residence ( be it near the beach, the yacht club etc) you are sure to fall in love with a dwelling that doesn’t necessarily have to be new.At  Calpe Home Group , we are  determined to help you find the home that best suits your lifestyle.How about a chat?