Buying a new build home has many benefits when it comes to saving energy and money.
New homes are built to the latest energy efficiency standards, meaning you can save thousands on your utility bills. Some recent research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has shown that owners of a new build home can save up to £2,200* a year on their energy bills, so this makes them really attractive with energy costs heading upwards in general.
New homes also produce less carbon as they require less energy to heat them up. A new build home is typically 55%* more energy efficient than an upgraded Victorian home and research has found that around 84%* of new homes have an EPC rating of A-B, while only 4%* of existing properties achieved the same rating.
Things like effective insulation and double glazing all help with this, so buying new means you’re protecting the planet and your wallet.
*HBF Watt a Save Report, February 2023.