There are hundreds of new builds going up round my area of all shapes and sizes. Most of them will be on the market within in the next 5 months. Should I hurry to get my house on the market before they become available?

You may have some challenges if you attempt to sell a home that has been lived in inside a new subdivision. People purchasing inside a new subdivision generally want homes that have not been lived in. However, your home will appeal to those who want to live inside a new subdivision but do not want to wait for a new house to be finished. It would benefit you to get the home ready for sale before the other new homes are completed. After they are completed, your home will be competing with them. In fact, they may already be competing with you because new homes will often be advertised before they are finished. You may have to come down in price compared to the new construction to make your home more financially appealing. Consult a local real estate agent who can advise about your particular market.