Bellway is offering autumn incentives of up to £25,000 to help people to make their move to a new home. They have said there will be more savings to follow, with energy bills typically 21 per cent lower for people who live in new properties.
Research by HBF highlights the environmental and energy efficiency savings achieved in new homes. Carbon emissions are typically 33 per cent lower than in older homes. Upgrading a second-hand property to modern standards can cost £70,000.
Financial support for buyers
Bellway is offering a variety of incentives to help people to secure their own new energy-efficient home this autumn. These range from £10,000 upwards on selected plots and can be used towards a deposit, to reduce mortgage payments, or to pay for upgrades such as flooring and appliances.
Nicola Hughes, Marketing Director for Bellway, said, “Living in a new home has many benefits, including energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions and the opportunity to create a house that feels like home from day one.
“Bellway has been building high-quality homes for 80 years and we value feedback from our customers. They consistently tell us that financial incentives make the cost of moving more manageable.
“Our autumn campaign focuses on creating houses that feel like home while helping customers to find their ideal home before winter.”
Lower bills in practice
Simon Smith said his family’s monthly winter bills have reduced from £600 to £200 since moving to their Bellway property.
The home is equipped with a range of low-carbon technologies, including an air source heat pump, solar panels and underfloor heating, to minimise emissions. The family moved from a three-bedroom ex-council house in Walsall.
Simon said, “At the height of the winter months at the old house, which had a gas boiler, we were paying about £150 a week. That’s more than £600 a month for our energy bills.
“In our first winter in the new house, when it was coldest I was only paying about £50 a week for the energy bills. That also included running a hot tub in the garden too.
“We want to do our bit to help save the planet. By buying a Future Home like this we are doing that and slashing our bills at the same time. It’s a win-win situation.”
