There’s no better time to buy new in Helston

As the winter nights start drawing in, temperatures drop and central heating in homes in Helston is turned on or up, Taylor Wimpey Exeter believes now is the time to consider buying new.

Running a new home tends to be much more cost efficient and friendlier to the environment than its older counterparts – not only do most come with double glazing as standard, they’re also well insulated and many benefit from low energy light bulbs and dual flush toilets.

Janine Davey, regional sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “A home is probably the most expensive investment you’ll ever make, and it’s important to make the right decision. With gas and electricity costs increasing and the winter months becoming more severe, many home owners find themselves getting hit with an energy bill in the Spring that’s far higher than they’d expected.

“Choosing a new build can help homeowners make savings in areas such as fuel bills, as well as helping to avoid the cost of ongoing structural maintenance that older homes tend to need. Add to this the different financial incentives and assistance packages we can offer at the time of purchase, and the savings and benefits really do start to add up.”

A study* undertaken by Taylor Wimpey using Energy Performance Certificates also supports this. It revealed that those living in a new home could use 55% less energy, save 65% on heating, lighting and hot water bills and generate 72% less CO2 emissions than those living in a second hand property. One of the most striking differences came in the cost of heating a new Taylor Wimpey home which totalled just £241, compared to £947 in a traditional Victorian house built in 1899.

Taylor Wimpey Exeter is currently building a selection of homes across the region including Acres Edge in Helston.

For further information call or visit the developments, or log onto taylorwimpey.co.uk.

*study undertaken in 2008