According to Government data, 1 in 4 buyers now put efficiency as the key component when purchasing a new house. Higher energy prices and the worry that thousands of people will struggle to heat their homes has led to more people considering purchasing a new build property believing that the latest construction techniques will help them save money and protect the environment.
New research based on Government Energy Performance Certificate data has found that buyers of a new build house will save on average around £2,600 a year in energy bills.
Further analysis showed that:
- New build properties significantly reduce households’ energy usage, with the average new home using approximately 100 kWh per m2 per year compared with older properties which require an average of 259kWh per m2.
- New build properties (houses and flats) save an average of just over £2,000 per property each year, with the average annual running costs for a new build totalling £1,500 as compared to an average of £3,570 for older properties. These savings rise to £2,600 a year when looking at new and old houses alone, rather than smaller properties such as flats or bungalows.
- 84% of new build homes were rated with an EPC of B or above, while less than 4% of existing dwellings reached the same standard.
Choosing a new build property as your next home or investment is a smart decision for both your budget and the environment. The average new build home emits 2.38 tonnes less of carbon each year and despite new builds being, on average, 7.4% larger than older properties, new homebuyers are still generating valuable savings every month.
Is now the time to invest in a better future?
As a responsible developer, we believe in the importance of energy-efficiency in all our new build properties. Sustainability is at the forefront of our building principles and as such all our homes are fitted as standard with energy ready systems, appropriate technology, and reliable, energy efficient white goods. Not only do these features help reduce your carbon footprint, but they also lead to significant savings on energy bills.
During the design and build of a Stagfield home, significant thought goes into the design, types of materials and construction methods to meet the latest building regulations and environmental standards which will not have been considered in older properties
A Stagfield home will also cost less to maintain. Our homes are built to the highest standard and take into consideration latest interior design trends and layouts, meaning that no additional home improvements will be required.
It is clear that the housing sector has a big part to play in driving down carbon emissions and moving towards more sustainable methods of construction and environmentally friendly homes. We also firmly believe that buyers of new build homes are also contributing to the country’s progression towards achieving net zero, with each new build producing just a third of the carbon emitted by older homes.
If you are looking to purchase a new build property built by responsible developer that has your best interests in mind, then a Stagfield home could be just what you are looking for.