Buying a new build home offers more than contemporary design and modern layouts — it provides an opportunity to live more sustainably, reduce energy consumption and lower long-term running costs. At Acorn Property Group, energy efficiency and future-ready design are embedded into every development, helping homeowners benefit from greener living from day one.
Across our portfolio, homes are designed to meet or exceed modern building regulations, with many achieving EPC A ratings and incorporating renewable technologies such as solar PV panels, air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging.
Below, we highlight how sustainability is delivered across our new build developments:
New Builds Cost Less to Run
On average, a new build home, built to current standards cost about £1,574 per year in energy bills, while older homes typically cost closer to £1,995 per year. That’s a savings of about £420 annually simply from living in a more energy efficient property.
That means fewer emissions and lower bills when buying a new build home..
A new home = a smaller carbon footprint.
New build homes emit much less carbon — sometimes up to 74% less than the least efficient older homes — helping households save costs and support net-zero goals.
All our new build homes achieve an A or B Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) — the highest possible ratings. Older homes are far more likely to sit at D, E or below. This means new builds not only cost less to heat and power, but they also use significantly less energy overall.
Less energy wasted.
Modern building standards dramatically reduce energy waste, cutting carbon emissions from day one. It’s one of the easiest ways to live more sustainably without changing your lifestyle.
Our new homes are tightly sealed and well insulated, meaning less heat escapes and less energy is wasted. Comfort goes up while environmental impact goes down.
Designed for renewable energy.
Many of our new build homes include heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers from day one. These features already integrated at construction bring savings and value that older homes lack unless they undergo costly upgrades.
