The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has recently published their 'Watt a Save' report in July 2023* which discusses the financial benefits and carbon efficiency of new homes.
With energy costs rising and customers becoming more conscious of their buying decisions, now is the time to buy new - the statistics speak for themselves.
The average new build homebuyer saves £135 a month on energy bills, amounting to more than £1,600 a year, compared with purchasers of equivalent older properties. This saving rises to over £180 per month for purchasers of houses, rather than flats or bungalows, totalling £2,200 a year.
The average new build emitted 1.4 tonnes of carbon over the year, whilst the average existing dwelling emitted 3.6 tonnes. New build homes helped reduce annual carbon emissions by more than 500,000 tonnes in the year to March 2023.*
For homes logged in the year to March 2023, 85% of new build homes were rated with an EPC of A or B, whilst just 4% of existing housing stock reached the same standard*.
Consumers are increasingly prioritising the energy efficiency of new homes with around a quarter (24%) of respondents to a recent HBF survey stating it will be ‘crucial’ to their next home move*.
There’s nothing quite like moving into a brand-new home. From newly-installed kitchens and bathrooms to the peace of mind of knowing that your property is safe, energy efficient and low maintenance.
What’s more, you’re buying a complete blank canvas on which to stamp your own individual style.
Here are our top reasons to buy new.
Energy efficiency: Buying new means a better insulated, more energy efficient home, compared to an older property*.
Less maintenance: A new build home requires lower maintenance compared to an older house, saving you time and money.
A chain-free move: Our Part Exchange service frees you from getting stuck in a chain, saving you time and money. Find out more and try our Part Exchange calculator.
A blank canvas: When you move into a new home, there’s no need to live with other people’s decorating disasters! Your light, spacious and neutral interior is the perfect blank canvas on which to create a home to suit your individual taste and lifestyle.
Individual choice: Buy your home off-plan and you’ll be able to choose from a selection of high-quality kitchens and bathrooms, with styles, colours and finishes to suit you.
Homes designed for modern life: Our Light and Space Collection is thoughtfully designed to promote sustainability, wellbeing and flexible living. Homes are cleverly designed for today’s lifestyle, combining open plan living with formal lounges, handy utility rooms, ensuite bedrooms and home offices.
Location, location, location: We focus on sustainable sites in excellent locations that are close to local schools and amenities and have good transport links.
Safe as houses: Built with safety in mind, new homes comply with the latest Health and Safety standards, including modern consumer units and ample, well positioned sockets, multi-point locks and mains powered smoke alarms.
A vibrant new community: A lot of our customers tell us how nice it is to become part of a new neighbourhood. Our developments, whether modern or traditional in their architecture are designed to foster a sense of community.
Peace of mind: Your new home is covered by an NHBC or similar industry-regulated insurance scheme covering the structural integrity of your new home from years three to 10.
The first two years of the warranty is provided by us. This means we take responsibility for fixing any quality issues during this period after you move in. We also provide you a 24-hour response service for emergency calls. We take personal pride in our customer service.
