Sustainable homes for the future

What has changed regarding new building regulations around sustainability?

Our homes have undergone some significant changes in recent times. But don’t worry, they are all for the better as our homes are still built on the same principle – that every home-hunter should find their perfect space.

The changes don’t alter the feel of our homes, they simply make them more efficient, and make your life even more comfortable whilst also helping you to save on energy bills.

We’re sure you have some questions, so we’ve broken down some of the benefits of these new specifications.

What are these updated regulations aiming to achieve?

A wide range of UK Building Regulations have recently been updated to help drive improvements in energy efficiency and resilience to climate change. Parts F, L, O and S have all been updated. Under these new regulations all new homes will need to be built with extra insulation and a range of other green features designed to help achieve a reduction of over 30% in carbon emissions.

How do sustainable new-build homes differ from traditional properties?

A sustainable new build home is a property which has been built to meet all the latest environmental and energy-efficient standards. This means that these homes, regardless of their size and style, not only feature all the modern features and design you would expect, but they’re also helping to protect the planet at the same time.

To achieve this, we have a range of key focuses when designing and building new homes:

Improved building fabric
Good ventilation
Minimising overheating
Renewable energy
Infrastructure for charging electric vehicles

Why choose a sustainable new-build home?

The main benefits available to home-movers buying a sustainable home are going to revolve around energy costs. It’s as simple as this, the more energy efficient your home, the lower your bills are going to be!

There are lots of examples of how these sustainable features combine to create improved efficiency. For example, with one of these new homes you can save up to 70%* on your annual energy bills in comparison to a traditional home built in the 1970s.

Why does energy-efficiency matter?

Due to the soaring cost of living, everyone is keeping a close eye on their spending and so having an efficient home has never been more important. Modern sustainably-built homes allow their homeowners to experience maximum comfort whilst having peace of mind that they’re not piling up unnecessary energy costs.

What are the features of these modern, sustainable homes?

These homes, available at multiple developments across the UK, are built to the very latest environmental standards in a variety of ways. For instance:

High tech PV solar panels are installed on these properties so that homeowners can benefit from excess energy generation
Enhanced flooring and loft insulation within these homes mean that your family can stay warmer for longer without putting strain on household energy bills
Electric vehicle charging points mean that you can power up your vehicle overnight right from your doorstep
Improved air tightness
From the quality of glazing through to the light fixtures, these new-build homes have the environment at the heart of their design

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Sustainable homes for the future

What are these updated regulations aiming to achieve?

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