01 Feb ‘WATT’ A SAVE: NEW FIGURES REVEAL ENERGY SAVINGS IN ESSEX NEW BUILD HOMES
Amidst the ongoing energy prices, Barratt and David Wilson Homes has highlighted the benefits of new build properties for Essex homebuyers to cut costs on monthly bills.
B&DWEC – A typical David Wilson Homes street scene at Mortimer Place in Hatfield Peverel, Essex
New figures reported by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) have revealed that, on average, new build properties will cost £1,500.43 to run a year, which is just 42% of the cost of a typical existing dwelling.
In a comparison between new build houses and existing homes, the average savings to be made are £2,630.80 per year.
This brings positive news to those who are concerned about energy efficiency which, according to research by property maintenance solution provider Help me Fix, covers 78% of UK homeowners.
Interestingly, 77% of those surveyed also stated they had made a conscious effort in order to increase their home’s energy efficiency.
Annette Hurst, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties, said: “We’re seeing an increasing number of prospective buyers looking to move, but showing concerns over the growing costs.
“We understand the worries that some property seekers may have, but we’d like to reassure potential homebuyers that buying a new build property could be a fantastic option to minimise the impact of increased energy bills.
“Our new homes are significantly more insulated and therefore more energy efficient than older properties, so not only does this save our customers on their energy bills, there are also huge benefits to the environment.”
Customers at Barratt and David Wilson Homes will have peace of mind knowing that they don’t have to spend a fortune on energy efficient modifications to an existing home. They’ll have everything they need in place to notice a difference in their monthly expenses after purchasing a new build property.
The leading housebuilder incorporates a wide range of energy-efficient features into its properties including argon-filled double-glazing as standard, to let heat in and keep cold out.
External cavity walls are also built using the latest insulation, which incorporates heat-reflective, low-emissive technology.
What’s more, the properties use the latest water and energy saving appliances, which means the water-efficient kitchen and bathroom fittings could reduce consumption by up to 26% per day per person, compared to the national average reported by Water UK.
