Linden Homes, part of Vistry, is backing a new study from the Home Builders Federation and Octopus Energy, as it continues to build Bollin Grange in Macclesfield.
The findings reveal that new build homes are far more cost and energy efficient than second-hand homes, with homeowners typically saving over £420 a year*
Thanks to increasingly sustainable building practices and technologies - such as enhanced insulation, electric vehicle charging, and solar panels on selected plots - all new homes at Bollin Grange achieve an A or B Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). As a result, buyers spend around £1,574 a year on energy, compared with £1,995 on older homes that typically have a D rating.
Meanwhile, people living in F and G-rated homes - such as some Victorian properties - typically spent 39% more on their overall bills last year, compared to the average new build homeowner.
Located in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Bollin Grange offers a range of four and five-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes with prices starting at £384,995.
In addition to cutting running costs, the findings of the ‘Watt A Save’ report show new build homes are helping to cut household carbon emissions by up to 74% every year, compared to older properties. Meaning today’s Bollin Grange buyers can significantly lower their carbon footprint without changing their habits.
Deborah Hughes, Sales and Marketing Director at Vistry Manchester and Cheshire East comments: "Our Bollin Grange development in Macclesfield represents a new standard of living where we’ve prioritised performance, energy efficiency and ease for our buyers. By
combining modern designs with green living features, we have created homes that are as kind to the environment as they are to the wallet. The data is clear: those moving from older properties to our new builds can expect a more comfortable home and substantial savings on their energy bills."
A Linden Homes buyer said: “Energy efficiency was really important to us when house-hunting. In our previous, less modern home, our water and electricity bills were really high. It’s great to have a home that doesn’t take long to heat, and our bills are reduced thanks to our solar panels.”
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive at the Home Builders Federation, said: “As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly important factor when choosing a home, these figures give buyers valuable insight for their next move. With the cost of living rising, ongoing affordability matters more to homeowners and lenders alike. This data shines a welcome light on the improvements to the quality of today’s new build homes, supporting families to reduce their energy use and cut their bills, while delivering long-term benefits for households and the environment.”
Nigel Banks, Zero Bills Director at Octopus Energy, said: “Data from nearly five million homes in the Home Builders Federation’s Watt a Save report clearly shows that new homes are dramatically cheaper to run than older properties. With the right combination of low carbon tech added to the mix, we can even deliver zero home energy bills and slash carbon emissions.”
Find out more about Bollin Grange here.
