While we prepare to say an official farewell to summer, there’s still plenty to celebrate when the clocks go back – like snuggling up in a new home and saving money on bills!While we prepare to say an official farewell to summer, there’s still plenty to celebrate when the clocks go back – like snuggling up in a new home and saving money on bills!
October has been recognised as the month when the majority of us switch on our heating – and there is even a national awareness campaign around this event (Boiler Switch on Awareness Month), promoting energy efficiency and offering tips and advice to keep the heat in.
However, with a brand-new home, there is little to worry about when it comes to saving on bills – with new build properties suggested to be 65 per cent more energy efficient than their second-hand counterparts.
If you are looking to hibernate in a place of your own this autumn, Linden Homes East Yorkshire can help you get settled before the colder weather kicks in, almost certainly resulting in savings; thanks to economic boilers, insulation and double-glazing.
Linden Homes East Yorkshire regional sales manager Melanie Parker said: “We’ve got some fabulous homes across the region which are ready to move into now or before Christmas – all of which are fitted with energy conserving and efficient features.
“The huge benefit is that customers could move in as little as four weeks – which means they can be settled in before the arrival of winter and start saving money on their bills in the run up to the expensive festive season.
“Some of the homes which are ready to move into now also come with fitted carpets, curtains or even light fittings – further adding to the savings associated with a new home.”
Some eco-advantages and savings tips if you are moving before winter bites:
- According to Home Builders Federation data, on average new homes built in England and Wales are 65 per cent more energy efficient than a Victorian house of the same style. Double-glazing, insulation and efficient boilers are among the elements that contribute to this energy efficiency, which ultimately create savings in the pocket.
- Most new homes have thermostat-controlled heating - turning down your room thermostat by just one degree can save around £75 a year, says the Energy Saving Trust.
- Linden Homes will fully draught proof your home. Figures from the Energy Savings Trust show a fully draught proof home could save around £20 a year. Don’t forget to keep doors closed in rooms you are using to keep the heat in.
- Boilers account for around 55 per cent of what is spent on energy bills in a year. Your new home will have a shiny new super energy efficient one.
- Where possible, appliances fitted into Linden Homes properties are A rated or higher for energy performance.
- Flushing the loo can also save on cash – all the toilets in Linden Homes properties feature a dual flush to help conserve water usage.
- New homes will be built with the recommended insulation throughout the home – so no need to check and upgrade.
There are also schemes to help curb the cost of moving:
- Help to Buy* – customers require a minimum five per cent deposit. The government will lend you up to 20 per cent of the value of your property through an equity loan, which can be repaid at any time, or on the sale of your home. Buyers will only need to secure up to a 75 per cent mortgage from a bank or building society. The maximum home purchase is £600,000.
- Part exchange† - Linden Homes will arrange for at least three independent valuations of your existing home and will make you an offer based on their suggestions. Once you agree the offer, and subject to satisfactory surveys, Linden Homes becomes your buyer, freeing you up to put in reservation on your new home. After that, it's a case of setting a moving-in date, boxing up your things, and basking in the relief of a quick chain-free move to the home of your dreams. You can stay in your existing home until your new one is ready.
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