Countryside Homes, part of Vistry, is backing a new study from the Home Builders Federation and Octopus Energy, as it continues to build The Fairways at Brackley Village in Salford
The findings reveal that new build homes are far more cost and energy efficient than second-hand homes, with homeowners typically saving over £420 a year*
Thanks to increasingly sustainable building practices and technologies - such as enhanced insulation, electric vehicle charging, and solar panels on selected plots - all new homes at The Fairways at Brackley Village achieve an A or B Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). As a result, buyers spend around £1,574 a year on energy, compared with £1,995 on older homes that typically have a D rating.
Meanwhile, people living in F and G-rated homes - such as some Victorian properties - typically spent 39% more on their overall bills last year, compared to the average new build homeowner.
Located on a former golf course between Bolton and Manchester, The Fairways at Brackley Village offers a stunning range of three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes with prices starting at £319,995.
In addition to cutting running costs, the findings of the ‘Watt A Save’ report show new build homes are helping to cut household carbon emissions by up to 74% every year, compared to older properties. Meaning buyers at The Fairways at Brackley Village can significantly lower their carbon footprint without changing their habits.
Deborah Hughes, Sales and Marketing Director at Vistry Manchester and Cheshire East, comments: “We’ve designed The Fairways at Brackley Village for those buyers looking for a
home that works hard for them. By prioritising energy performance and ease of living, we’ve created a community in Salford where greener living and cost efficiency is a standard, not an add-on. Our buyers can move in knowing they are leaving behind the high costs associated with older properties. Instead, they’ll enjoy a more comfortable, sustainable lifestyle with energy savings they’ll notice from month one.”
A Countryside Homes buyer said: “We were keen to keep our energy bills as low as possible. Our old flat wasn’t very energy efficient, and it cost us a lot to heat. So when we were searching for our new home, Countryside Homes’ energy efficiency really stood out.”
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive at the Home Builders Federation, said: “As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly important factor when choosing a home, these figures give buyers valuable insight for their next move. With the cost of living rising, ongoing affordability matters more to homeowners and lenders alike. This data shines a welcome light on the improvements to the quality of today’s new build homes, supporting families to reduce their energy use and cut their bills, while delivering long-term benefits for households and the environment.”
Nigel Banks, Zero Bills Director at Octopus Energy, said: “Data from nearly five million homes in the Home Builders Federation’s Watt a Save report clearly shows that new homes are dramatically cheaper to run than older properties. With the right combination of low carbon tech added to the mix, we can even deliver zero home energy bills and slash carbon emissions.”
Find out more about The Fairways at Brackley Village here.
