New build

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What it really means

A recently built property. Usually well insulated, with modern kitchens and bathrooms, but rooms can be smaller than in older houses. "New-build development" means a whole new estate of them.

Chinese explanation

新建成的房产。通常保温好、厨卫现代，但房间可能比老房子小。"New-build development"指整片新建小区。

Example conversation

A: The flat’s a new build. B: That should mean cheap heating bills, at least.

A：这套公寓是新建的。 B：那至少暖气费应该便宜。

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