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Why you should consider buying a new home this autumn.

Thursday 3rd November 2022

Why you should consider buying a new home this autumn.

With the rise in energy charges and the cost of living, one thing you can be sure of is that buying a new home could help you to save money.

Living in a home with drafts, insufficient insulation, old appliances, and a dated boiler will be eating up the Kilowatts and your bills will be creeping upwards this winter.

Moving into a new home will give you the latest energy efficient products in the construction and fittings. According to the USwitch web site, an A-rated combi boiler is over 89% efficient, when compared to an old style back-boiler of 10 years old, and replacing the old style with the new could cost you around £1,500 -5,000.

High levels of insulation, UPVc double glazed windows, and modern front doors in new homes may mean that you won’t need to have your heating on as much as you might expect.

Energy efficient light bulbs, A rated Kitchen appliances, and radiator thermostat valves enabling you to decrease the temperature in rooms you rarely use will also help with decreasing costs over a twelve-month period, and you’ll reap the benefits of living in a brand-new home with these benefits.

Our top tips for saving on energy bills are:

* Use your shower more than taking a bath.
* Turn off lights as you leave a room.
* Turn your heating thermostat down by 1%.
* Dry laundry outdoors whenever the weather is good.
* Switch off and unplug appliances when you’re not using them, rather than leaving them on standby.
* Boil the water you need in your kettle, avoid over filling it and wasting hot water.
* Have SMART metre fitted and check on your usage, so you can make small changes to save money.

To find out more about our new homes click here https://www.westerhillhomes.co.uk/developments/

• Information from www.uswitch.com
• Additional information available at www.moneysavingexpert.com