Buy new and enjoy lower fuel bills

If you’re tired of the décor in your home and are thinking of redecorating - perhaps the kitchen needs a fresh look or the bathroom requires some attention - it may seem drastic, but buying a brand home new can be a cheaper option.

Not many of us jump at the chance of doing a bit of DIY and the expense of employing workmen can be costly and inconvenient. By purchasing a brand new home, not only are these traumas avoided, but you also get a home decorated just how you want it to be.

With a newly built home, there are no home improvement costs, no need to redecorate, rewire, or replace the kitchen or bathroom. Nor is there a need to re-insulate, install a new boiler or central heating or replace window. Indeed, not having to upgrade an older property could save you thousands of pounds which could be spent on other luxuries, such as a holiday or car – and you can still have money left over.

Sharon Robinson, sales director for Persimmon Homes Wales, comments: “Buying a new home has so many benefits, including the wide range of properties on offer. Not only can our purchasers choose from a variety of styles of homes and apartments, but they can also personalise their home and create the perfect interior, by selecting fixtures and fittings from our Finishing Touches range. This means moving in without the hassle of modernising or redecorating.”

Sharon adds: “What’s more, a new home is constructed with modern building products which provide good sound and heat insulation, thereby leading to lower fuel costs. In fact, according to new research from the New Homes Marketing Board, living in a new home could save you up to £556 a year on average energy bills compared to older homes.”

These savings are made possible because new homes generate more than 60 per cent less CO2 emissions, which is the equivalent of taking one car off British roads or driving 10,000 miles less a year per household.*

Persimmon offers a range of house types to suit any purchaser and any pocket, whether you want rural living, or prefer to live in a thriving town. Also with a range of personalised incentives tailor made to suit specific needs, the savings made mean home owners are able to save for a rainy day or even buy new furniture for their dream home.

So, if your criteria for a new home is value for money, lower bills and the perfect location, then a visit to any Persimmon Homes development is a must. Persimmon Homes Wales is currently creating communities in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend and Carmarthen.

For more information on the full range of developments, visit Persimmonhomes.com.

* According to New Homes Marketing Board.