Energy Efficiency

Saving you money

With energy costs at a high, now is the perfect time to buy a home where energy saving features are included as standard.

According to the Home Builders Federation, on average, energy bills for new build homes are up to 65% cheaper. When compared to older properties, the average monthly saving on energy bills for a new build property currently stands at £130, totalling up to £1,574 per year. Those that buy a new build house specifically see even greater annual savings of £1,980.

*Source HBF Watt a Save report.

All of our standard homes have an EPC rating of A or B, while according to HBF research, less than 5% of existing properties reached the same standard. Not sure what EPC means? It’s an Energy Performance Certificate, which provides an indication of how much it will cost to heat and power a property, as well as how much CO2 it emits. All homes sold are required to have an EPC, with A being the best rating possible.

Did you know, when comparing all property types, new build properties use an average of 60% less energy than older counterparts. New build houses are even more efficient, using 65% less energy compared to existing properties. It's thanks to A-rated boilers, low energy LED lighting, a greater amount of insulation and installing appliances with high efficiency ratings.

Keeping you cosy

Unlike older properties, our homes come with high efficiency double glazing as standard, letting plenty of light and warmth in while minimising heat loss. Not only do they keep you cosy they also reduce the amount of external noise that you’ll hear within your home. Features like this can make a real difference, if you were renovating an older home, the average cost for 8 new double-glazed windows and 2 new uPVC doors is £12,000, according to Checkatrade.

Additional roof and floor insulation are among the other unseen features included with our homes that will help reduce the costs of keeping your home warm in the winter months, while also keeping you cool in the summer.

Reducing water usage

Our kitchens and bathrooms incorporate water saving measures, without compromising on style or functionality.

These features mean our homes use up to 20% less water* than the UK average. Our taps and showers use aerated technology to provide the feeling of a strong flow, whilst using less water. Plus, our dual low flush toilets use the minimum amount of water to ensure less waste.

* Average Linden home uses 100-110 litres/person/day compared to UK average of 140 litres/person/day according to the Energy Savings Trust