BY CHOOSING A NEW BUILD WITH TELFORD HOMES

• New data reveals that against current price caps, as of October 2022, energy bills for the average existing homes in the UK are 56% higher than the average new build [1]
• Residents of new builds could save on the cost of retrofitting a home to meet an EPC rating of C in line with upcoming legislation – giving the opportunity to save on costs up to £12,540 [1]
• All Telford Homes properties have an EPC rating of B compared to the national average of D and are built to the highest environmental standards
• Properties are available at The Lock, in the beautiful waterfront neighbourhood of Greenford Quay.

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, more of us are considering how we can save money on our energy bills. All Telford Homes apartments have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of B, compared to the national average of D, meaning these modern properties have annual running costs that are 56% lower than the national average. Whether you’re considering a move, or looking to buy your first home, according to recent data from CBRE, finding your dream home with Telford Homes could save you up to £2,600 a year on your energy bills [1].

As energy bills rise, the energy efficiency of your home is paramount to keeping costs down, with HomeViews recently revealing that sustainability features were important to almost three quarters (72%) of reviewers [2]. Homes built with modern appliances and the latest materials and building practices have been shown to use, on average, 63% less energy and produce 55% less carbon emissions, compared to older properties, meaning you could be saving thousands in a matter of years [1].

Not only does choosing an energy efficient home keep bills down, it will also future-proof you against upcoming regulations, saving you thousands in retrofitting costs. By 2035, all homes must have a minimum rating of EPC C, “where cost effective, practical and affordable”. This means over the next 12 years, many will spend up to a staggering £12,540 upgrading their homes to meet governmental standards [1]. Buying a new property, with an EPC rating of B will protect you from these costs, leaving you with the knowledge that your home meets the latest environmental standards.

Named the UK’s most sustainable housebuilder in 2021 by NextGeneration for the second year running, Telford Homes is committed to building sustainable homes and using innovative building techniques that deliver the homes of the future. New technologies enable Telford Homes’ developments to go beyond standard Building Regulations, and post-occupancy evaluations ensure that residents see the benefits of sustainable design in their operational energy use.

Almost all Telford Homes residents derive heat and hot water from on-site energy sources or local district heating networks which are at the leading edge of performance in terms of heat retention, efficiency and performance. What’s more, all homes have been fitted with Pay As You Go meters, which allow customers to monitor their usage, aid user awareness, and be mindful of account balances.

John O’Dwyer, Telford Homes Head of Sustainability says: “We’ve seen buyers become more and more aware of the importance of the energy efficiency of their homes, especially as they’re hit with rising energy bills. Our commitment to our ‘Building A Living Legacy’ strategy, means that our homes are built for the future, and to the highest sustainability standards.”

The Lock, overlooking the Grand Union canal in the beautiful new waterfront neighbourhood of Greenford Quay, has been designed to promote healthy, sustainable living. Blue Chyp lightweight, neutral carbon content balconies have been installed across the development’s stylish one, two and three bedroom homes – an innovative design producing 88% less carbon than using traditional balconies. Saving residents money on fuel, a sustainable travel plan has also been created, enabling the use of bicycles and car clubs for residents and enabling access to improved public transport options. The Lock is a low car housing scheme, offering 469 cycle parking spaces, adjacent to the London Cycle Network routes.

[1] file:///C:/Users/jhart/Downloads/Cost%20effectiveness%20of%20new%20build%20homes%20FINAL%20_002_.pdf

[2] https://btrnews.co.uk/surprising-results-revealed-in-new-homeviews-sustainability-report/

[3] https://www.hbf.co.uk/news/new-build-houses-save-homeowners-2600-in-annual-energy-bills/#:~:text=New%20research%20based%20on%20Government,a%20year%20in%20energy%20bills