Save money with Miller

With power companies announcing increases of almost 20% on utility bills just as the winter weather is starting to bite, most people are looking for ways to reduce their living expenses and moving to a brand new home could be a good way to save.

Following a report recently released by the New Homes Marketing Board, which states that living in a new home could save a household over £500 on energy bills, award winning housebuilder Miller Homes is urging potential homebuyers in Yorkshire to consider one of its developments in Yorkshire.

Miller Homes has developments across the Yorkshire region with a range of properties to suit everyone, from large detached homes to contemporary apartments, so as well as helping their customers to find their dream home they can also help them to reduce their living expenses.

Sales liaison manager, Adele Hutchinson, said: “It is very likely that energy prices will continue to rise so finding ways to cut utility bills is going to become an even bigger priority, so moving to a new home could provide the perfect solution to a problem that is not going to go away!

“When you actually walk into a new house it is immediately noticeable how much warmer it feels than an older property. That is because they have much more efficient heating systems, double glazing throughout and are much better insulated. All this helps to significantly reduce energy consumption and therefore energy bills.”

The report also finds that new homes are at least 40% more energy efficient and with climate change now constantly in the news it is vital everyone reduces their own personal carbon footprint.

Adele added: “Living in a new home can reduce carbon emissions by up to 60% so by moving to a brand new house you could not only save money, but also reduce the impact that your everyday life has on the environment and do your bit to help save the planet!”

Miller Homes Yorkshire is stepping up its commitment to the environment with a pledge to up its green credentials.

The largest privately owned housebuilder in the UK, has been building homes in the region since 2000and has promised to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2012. The promise is one of many outlined in Miller Homes’ national Corporate and Social Responsibility Strategy.

Amongst other goals, the company has pledged to ensure all timber comes from sustainable sources by 2008, do more to promote healthy living amongst its workforce, work harder at developing good community relations and encourage customers to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

For a full copy of the strategy visit Miller.co.uk.