New homes save buyers up to £800 a year on energy bills

Families living in brand new homes in the North East are enjoying savings of up to £800 per year in lower energy bills, according to local housebuilder David Wilson Homes.

The company has calculated that its new homes are up to 50 per cent more efficient compared to similar Victorian properties. The average energy bill is around £800 on a brand new 3-bedroom home, compared to more than £1,600 for a similar Victorian home – even with modern day improvements.

The cut in energy bills is coming from energy-efficient central heating, double glazing and high levels of insulation – together with top quality build techniques.

“A new home today is better by design – and David Wilson customers have come to expect generous accommodation,” said Fenton Hewitt, Sales Director at David Wilson North East.

“However, we now combine this with the new build techniques and new technology to slash energy bills. You could save hundreds of pounds on fuel bills compared with older homes and also live a greener lifestyle with lower carbon dioxide emissions.”

The improved performance has been made possible by:

Energy efficient boilers – the latest technology to provide heating and hot water 

Higher performance double glazing – which is now better than even ten years ago

More insulation – floors, walls and lofts are highly insulated to minimise heat loss

Peace of mind – the exclusive David Wilson five-year warrantee covers fixtures and fittings, in addition to the NHBC ten-year structural warranty

The housebuilder offers a variety of helpful low-cost homebuying schemes, such as the Government backed NewBuy scheme - which could enable buyers to move with just a five per cent deposit. NewBuy is only available for the purchase of brand new homes.

David Wilson North East is building a wide range of new homes at Burton Woods, Spennymoor; Elba Park, Houghton-le-Spring; Riverside Crescent, Blaydon; Teal Farm Village, Washington; and The Willows, Washington.

Prices range from £167,995 to £595,000. For details, visit dwh.co.uk.