The House Building Federation (HBF) published a new report last week. It showed new build properties can save buyers an average of £2,000 on their energy bills each year. With the cost of living and other economic factors taking hold, will energy bill savings be enough to entice people to buy new-build homes?
Have you bought a new build home with a small garden or a brand-new apartment with limited balcony space? Perhaps you are wondering how you can make best use of such areas? We share some of our best ideas for small gardens and balconies. Take a look – you might just find the inspiration you need.
We focus on all things new-build homes as we recognise New Homes Week which runs from 21st – 27th March 2022. The week is a celebration of new homes, supported by the Home Builders Foundation (HBF) and looks at promoting the benefits of buying a new-build. To put new homes in the spotlight, we look at some facts, statistics, benefits, and share a few links to new-build homes which can be found on our website, New Homes Place.
If you visit our new homes website, you will see Tilia Homes on the homepage as a Featured Homebuilder. You might know the company better as Kier Living since the company rebranded to Tilia Homes following the sale from Kier Group to Terra Firma in 2021. We take a closer look at the British housebuilder and share some of the new-build home developments they currently have available. Read on to find out more.
It’s a fact, space can often be at a premium in new-build homes. More often than not the overall footprint is smaller than that of an older, traditional property. There’s valid reason for that when you consider that land on which to build new homes is in short supply. We’ve put together some tips to maximise space in a new-build home. A few clever, creative ideas can really make the difference. Find out more…
We know there’s greater demand for homes with extra space for a home office to allow working from home. But what about getting to the office? Although journeys won’t be as frequent as homeworking prevails, there will still be some need to commute into work. We highlight a selection of new-build homes in commuter towns and look at why these areas are important for homebuyers
Some new Future Homes Standard guidance has been launched by the NHBC Foundation. With climate change a global topic, we look more closely at the plans and aims for the housebuilding sector when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. What can you expect in the future from new-build homes? Read on to find out…
Are you buying a new-build or shortly due to be moving into a brand-new home? Once you have received your completion date for your new home, it’s only natural to be excited to get packed and move in. But, before you do, there are a few important things to arrange first. See our checklist for moving into a new-build home.
So far, it’s been a testing year economically for many businesses, including housebuilders. We look at some of the latest completions figures to see how new build homes are performing in 2022. Find out more.
With the current energy crisis affecting millions, we look at how a new-build home can help with rising energy costs. We’ve seen a shift in priorities for homebuyers in the last year. As the energy price cap hits record levels in response to unprecedented energy wholesale prices, energy efficient homes are in demand. And new-build homes can make a massive difference to the cost of annual energy bills, with hundreds of pounds able to be saved. We find out how and why.
