The benefits of building a new house
Purchasing a new home is an exciting and life-changing moment; and when you make the decision to build a new house rather than buying an established property, you'll have the added joy of designing a space that's perfect for you. And by incorporating smart and sustainable design elements, you can save money on electricity in the long term and reduce the ongoin
g running costs of living in your home. There are many great benefits of choosing to build a new house:
Build to suit you. Your new home designed the way you want it. Popular designs allow for open living and outdoor entertaining. Growing with the community. Moving into a brand new home is a great opportunity to join a new community. Easy maintenance. Using the latest in design and materials means you are less likely to have to deal with unexpected repairs. Safe and sound. New homes are designed to meet today’s high building standards for structure, ventilation and fire safety. Lower cost of living. New homes are designed to meet building standards that reduce your water and energy consumption. Giving you the power of new
By building with the latest materials and designs, you can be rest assured that your brand new home meets today's high building standards for structure, safety and sustainability. Modern homes are fitted with the latest technology that makes it easy to maintain the comfortable lifestyle and living environment you want. You'll also get the opportunity to design the house that perfectly suits your needs instead of purchasing somebody else's problems. The choice is yours
Building a new house empowers you with choice. Instead of trying to cram your lifestyle into a predefined space, you can tailor a design that matches with the way you and your family want to live. Need a cosy nook for reading all of your favourite books? Or maybe an extra room for the gym equipment? Or how about a rumpus room with the latest technology for the kids - the choice is yours! Annual sustainability savings up to $2,000*
A modern home is much easier to maintain and is more energy and water efficient than most existing homes. Contemporary homes now have to be much stricter when it comes to water and energy ratings. Studies show savings on average energy bills of just over $2,000* per year when comparing brand new homes with homes that were built in the eighties. Save Thousands Long-Term
A new home can also save you thousands long-term. Below is an average annual energy savings chart that highlights average energy costs for an old vs. new home to demonstrate how the savings begin:
Location Average energy cost for a 3,2,2 home
OLD HOME (home 1) NEW HOME (home 2) SAVINGS
Sydney (Penrith) $2474 $488 $1986*
Melbourne (Mernda) $2203 $752 $1451*
Perth (Aveley) $2203 $581 $1622*
SE QLD (North Lakes) $1706 $628 $1078*
*Savings based on:
• Average energy consumption of a typical 3 bed, 2 bathroom, 2 garage home in Penrith NSW, Mernda VIC, Aveley WA, North Lakes QLD, Townsville North QLD
• Home 1 built in 1981 and home 2 built in 2011
