Benefits of buying new
With energy bills on the rise, lots of us are looking for ways to keep our costs low, while still keeping our homes warm. With double-glazing, good insulation and low-energy lighting, our new homes are designed with energy-efficiency in mind. On average newbuilds, heating bills have been found to be much cheaper than older properties. So, you’ll have more to spend on the things you love.
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Key facts
- The average household spends between £1,971 and £2,017 on electricity a year^.
- New homes produce around 33% less CO2 emissions than older properties each year^^.
- 84% of new build homes received an energy performance certificate rating of A or B between October and December 2021, compared to 3% of older homes**.
- Up to 95% of heat lost from your home can be recovered and used to keep you warm using mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system.
- You could save £165 to £405 every year by buying a new home with solar panels†.
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Start your new home journey today, and save hundreds with a new home^.
^Source – The Certificate Lab, June 2022. https://thecertificatelab.co.uk/why-newhomes-are-more-energy-efficient/
*Source - YouGov Plc, December 2021. YouGov Plc, December 2021.
†MoneySavingExpert, July 2022. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/free-solar-panels/
**Source – Buy Association, February 2022. https://www.buyassociation.co.uk/2022/02/01/epc-findingsnew-
builds-outperform-old-homes/
^^Source – Home Builders Federation, March 2022. https://www.hbf.co.uk/documents/11628/33271_HBF_Report_
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