Smart Parcel Delivery Boxes are the must-have for New-Builds

Why are Smart Delivery Boxes being specified by Home Builders in 2025?

In today’s digital world, the way we shop has changed; Online ordering has become the norm - from everyday essentials to big-ticket purchases - with millions of parcels delivered daily across the UK we now have a ‘new’ problem around last-mile deliveries, though there are solutions out there that Home Builders can install for their home buyer customers. 

For many homeowners, to the door deliveries bring convenience, but it also introduces challenges - Missed deliveries, weather-damaged parcels, and the growing risk of doorstep theft. For property developers, this presents a valuable opportunity to add visible, practical benefits to a home and upsell your units - with a smart parcel delivery solution such as iParcelBox.

Parcel Problems, Solved - Even for those working from home
While the shift to home working has made receiving parcels easier for some, the reality is that deliveries still often arrive at inconvenient times - during meetings, school runs, or simply when no one is available to answer the door. And with returns increasingly as important as deliveries, homeowners need a secure, easy way to manage the entire parcel journey.

That’s where Smart Parcel Delivery Boxes come in
Securely installed outside the home, solutions such as iParcelBox accept deliveries and collections automatically, with no need for the homeowner to be present. The smartphone app provides real-time notifications and remote control, giving users peace of mind and flexibility - whether they’re home or away.

A Smart Feature, That Sells Homes
As a House Builder, you’re probably finding that today’s buyers are more digitally aware than ever. They expect their new homes to support connected living - with smart heating, app-controlled lighting, and seamless Wi-Fi as standard. Smart Parcel Boxes fit naturally into that ecosystem, showcasing your commitment as a Homebuilder to future-ready properties, and can be added during the reservation.

It’s also a tangible feature that property buyers immediately understand the value of; A secure, weatherproof delivery box on the doorstep sends a clear message that the home has been designed for modern life and you, as the property developer, are considering the user experience of the home buyer from the outset.

For Home-Buyers, it’s a low-cost, high-impact addition that enhances kerb appeal and helps your estate stand out in a competitive new build market. Parcel Boxes can be integrated into your design phase, installed as standard on selected plots, offered as an optional upgrade or upsell, or included in your customer extras catalogue - making it a flexible and valuable solution across different house types.

Easy to Install by a Builder, Effortless to use by the Home Buyer
iParcelBox and similar systems are designed for simplicity - both to install and to use. iParcelBox, as an example, connects directly to the homeowner’s Wi-Fi network, with no need for courier integration or additional infrastructure. Battery-powered options mean there’s no requirement for a mains connection, making installation fast, flexible, and non-disruptive.

Once installed, homeowners can start using it straight away via the intuitive smartphone app. From detached houses to mews developments, External Smart Boxes are a sleek, secure, and user-friendly solution and can complement or even replace the traditional letter box.

Designed for how People Live Today
Whether it’s a first-time buyer expecting smart tech as standard, or a downsizer seeking hassle-free deliveries, these solutions work for occupiers of all types. It’s a thoughtful, practical feature that enhances day-to-day living and reinforces your property development brand, as one that understands and responds to evolving homeowner needs. With ongoing benefits after move-in, a Smart Delivery Store make deliveries and returns effortless, putting homeowners in full control through their smartphone.

Bring Smart Living to Your Next Development
Forward-thinking developers are already embracing home delivery solutions such as iParcelBox to elevate their customer experience and align with how people live today. Including it in your next housing development is a simple way to demonstrate innovation, practicality, and a commitment to delivering smarter homes - not just more homes.

‘Upsell’ a ParcelBox on your next New Build Site
SHEDyt is currently working with iParcelBox to explore and incorporate this solution for your house purchasers, visit https://www.iparcelbox.com/?partner=shedyt email [email protected] or get in touch today on +44 (0)208 6291052.

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